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Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
The woman that deliberates is lost.
The woman that deliberates is lost.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
