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Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
No herb can remedy the anguish of love.
No herb can remedy the anguish of love.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
