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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
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.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
To be precocious
Was in her eyes a thing the most atrocious.
To be precocious
Was in her eyes a thing the most atrocious.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
