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To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, read more
The mother endures with greater courage the loss of one out many
children, than she who, in her tears, exclaims, "Thou wast my
only one!"
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Apollo does not always bend his bow.
Apollo does not always bend his bow.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
