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The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.
This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
Idle people have the least leisure.
Idle people have the least leisure.