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Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter.
Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.
