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When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
A loss, of which we are ignorant, is no loss.
A loss, of which we are ignorant, is no loss.
Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.
Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Apollo does not always bend his bow.
Apollo does not always bend his bow.
