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A word once spoken cannot be recalled.
A word once spoken cannot be recalled.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
Conversation makes one what he is.
Conversation makes one what he is.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
