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The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
'Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.
'Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
