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In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
Good swimmers at length are drowned.
Good swimmers at length are drowned.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
