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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
He that lives most dies most.
He that lives most dies most.
