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O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!
O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!
Blood is thicker than water.
Blood is thicker than water.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
