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The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.
But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
