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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
Beat all your feathers as flat as pancakes.
Beat all your feathers as flat as pancakes.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
