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He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, read more
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to
the thieves.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
Who is there that, shooting all day long, does not sometimes hit
the mark?
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
