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Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic read more
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
What is the matter with Kansas?
What is the matter with Kansas?
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
Every ill man hath his ill day.
Every ill man hath his ill day.
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
