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Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
Nothing succeeds like success.
[Fr., Rien ne reussit comme le succes.]
Nothing succeeds like success.
[Fr., Rien ne reussit comme le succes.]
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
