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Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
