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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.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
That is not good language which all understand not.
That is not good language which all understand not.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.
Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Hee that workes after his owne manner, his head akes not at the
matter.
Hee that workes after his owne manner, his head akes not at the
matter.
