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A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Poverty is the mother of health.
Poverty is the mother of health.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
