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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
One sound blow will serve to undo us all.
One sound blow will serve to undo us all.
Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
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Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
[Lat., Medio de fonte leporum
Surgit amari aliquid, quod in ipsis floribus angat.]
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
