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He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
