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Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
One foote is better then two crutches.
One foote is better then two crutches.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
He that serves well needes not ask his wages.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
Where there are many counsellors there is safety.
Where there are many counsellors there is safety.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.