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One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.
One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.
Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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.
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang read more
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
