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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a read more
Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a man,
Every minute one is born.
What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]
What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]
Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.
Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.
