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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
The great put the little on the hooke.
The great put the little on the hooke.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Nothing can come of nothing.
Nothing can come of nothing.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
Miseries of which I was an eye witness and in which I took a
chief part.
Miseries of which I was an eye witness and in which I took a
chief part.
