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The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
One heat another heat expels.
One heat another heat expels.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
