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There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
Dogs are fine in the field.
Dogs are fine in the field.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
