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Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.