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Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
No one delights more in revenge than a woman.
No one delights more in revenge than a woman.
