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With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
With devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
