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The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
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.]
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
