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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
