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He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient
for me.
Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient
for me.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
