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A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.
Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.