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The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
