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The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
The market is the best garden.
The market is the best garden.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.