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The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
All things require skill, but an appetite.
All things require skill, but an appetite.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
