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Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Righteousness exalteth a nation.
Righteousness exalteth a nation.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
