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A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
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All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The better reason.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.