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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.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
Love is not found in the market.
Love is not found in the market.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
Marry a widdow before she leave mourning.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
