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Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.
He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.
Enough is as good as a feast.
Enough is as good as a feast.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
