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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
