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Wee know not who lives or dies.
Wee know not who lives or dies.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
