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He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
You rub the sore
When you should bring the plaster!
You rub the sore
When you should bring the plaster!
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.
The river past, and God forgotten.
The river past, and God forgotten.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
