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He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
A greater liar than the Parthians.
A greater liar than the Parthians.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
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.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
