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He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
