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An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
This is the real secret of all that indignation.
This is the real secret of all that indignation.