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We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
The day is short, the work is much.
The day is short, the work is much.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
You should trust any man in his own art provided he is skilled in
it.
You should trust any man in his own art provided he is skilled in
it.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.