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The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is read more
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is bestial.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Talkers are no good doers.
Talkers are no good doers.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.