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The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
You walk over red-hot lava hidden beneath treacherous ashes.
You walk over red-hot lava hidden beneath treacherous ashes.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
