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He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
His anger is easily excited and appeased, and he changes from
hour to hour.
His anger is easily excited and appeased, and he changes from
hour to hour.
