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Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
wind for revealing them to the read more
If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the
wind for revealing them to the trees.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
You can drive out nature with a pitchfork but she keeps on coming
back.
You can drive out nature with a pitchfork but she keeps on coming
back.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
Immodest words admit of no defence;
For want of decency is want of sense.
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.
Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.
Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
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Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
And individual freedom mute,
. . . .
Then waft me from the harbour's mouth,
Wild wind, I seek a warmer sky.
