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The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.
A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
