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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
Marriage is a feast where the grace is sometimes better than the
dinner.
Marriage is a feast where the grace is sometimes better than the
dinner.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
It is hard to abstain from writing satire.
It is hard to abstain from writing satire.
