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His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
Conversation makes one what he is.
Conversation makes one what he is.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
