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It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
