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It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
Confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
Sudden friendship, sure repentance.
