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In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.
Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.