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I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.
I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.
Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.
