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An angelic boyhood becomes a Satanic old age.
[Lat., Angelicus juvenis senibus satanizat in annis.]
An angelic boyhood becomes a Satanic old age.
[Lat., Angelicus juvenis senibus satanizat in annis.]
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
Ready mony is a ready Medicine.
Ready mony is a ready Medicine.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.