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He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.
And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.
He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
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He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
By that sin fell the angels.
By that sin fell the angels.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
