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Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
One day unfolds it and one day destroys.
One day unfolds it and one day destroys.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.
