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The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!