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A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.
The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.
