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That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
All came from, and will goe to others.
All came from, and will goe to others.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'
I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.