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. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
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When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
I have other fish to fry.
I have other fish to fry.
Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
The vertue of a coward is suspition.
The vertue of a coward is suspition.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.