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What nature wants, commodious gold bestows;
'Tis thus we cut the bread another sows.
What nature wants, commodious gold bestows;
'Tis thus we cut the bread another sows.
The man who treasures his friends is usually solid gold himself.
The man who treasures his friends is usually solid gold himself.
It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place read more
It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal... one that does not place its affections thoughtlessly.
The phrase 'domestic cat' is an oxymoron.
The phrase 'domestic cat' is an oxymoron.
Not Philip, but Phillip's gold, took the cities of Greece.
Not Philip, but Phillip's gold, took the cities of Greece.
The cat has too much spirit to have no heart.
The cat has too much spirit to have no heart.
Truly now is the golden age; the highest honour comes by means of
gold; by gold love is procured.
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Truly now is the golden age; the highest honour comes by means of
gold; by gold love is procured.
[Lat., Aurea nunc vere sunt saecula; plurimus auto
Venit honos; auro concilatur amor.]
Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore.
Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore.
If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.
If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.
