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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.
Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Nothing dries sooner then a teare.
Nothing dries sooner then a teare.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
