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O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
Jest not with the eye or with Religion.
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
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He invites the commission of a crime who does not forbid it, when
it is in his power to do so.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
He who is not in readiness to-day, will be less prepared
to-morrow.
He who is not in readiness to-day, will be less prepared
to-morrow.
