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Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
What a lady says to an eager lover he may write in the wind, or
in running water.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
