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The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
The honied tongue hath its poison.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
He thinkes not well, that thinkes not againe.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself
feared?
Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself
feared?
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]