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Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?
Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
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Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.