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Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
The sonne full and tattered, the daughter empty and fine.
The sonne full and tattered, the daughter empty and fine.
Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]
Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
