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For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
After supper walk a mile.
After supper walk a mile.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in
horses is to be found the read more
The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in
horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage
eagles produce a peaceful dove.
[Lat., Fortes creantur fortibus et bonis;
Est in juvenis, est in equibus patrum
Virtus; nee imbellem feroces
Progenerant aquilae columbam.]
