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The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
