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Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more
"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
Just taking it one day at a time.
Just taking it one day at a time.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
