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In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.
In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
Every animal loves itself.
Every animal loves itself.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
What king so strong,
Can tie the gall up in a slanderer's tongue?
What king so strong,
Can tie the gall up in a slanderer's tongue?
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
