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How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
Good horses make short miles.
Good horses make short miles.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.