The Lyon is not so fierce as they paint him.
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The Lyon is not so fierce as they paint him.
[The lion is not so fierce as they paint him.]

Her grief is real who grieves when no one is by.

Her grief is real who grieves when no one is by.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.

Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.

Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.

Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

What mighty contests rise from trivial things.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.

If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.

If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.

Seek not to inquire what the morrow will bring with it.

Seek not to inquire what the morrow will bring with it.