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Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.
Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
His bloated paunch stands forth projecting a good eighteen
inches.
His bloated paunch stands forth projecting a good eighteen
inches.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
Great talent has always a little madness mixed up with it.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
