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I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.