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She has deceived her father, and may thee.
She has deceived her father, and may thee.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Craft against vice I must apply.
Craft against vice I must apply.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
