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Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
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.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
