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Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
For the labourer is worthy of his hire.
For the labourer is worthy of his hire.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care read more
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care of his tools.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
