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Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Men at some time are masters of their fates.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.