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Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.
He that mockes a cripple, ought to be whole.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
