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Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
