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By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
I'll have a fling.
I'll have a fling.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.
A soldier when aged is not appreciated; the love of an old man
sickens.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
