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All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The read more
All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The better reason.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with read more
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with her feet unseen
Crushed the wild passion out against the floor.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
What! upon compulsion? No!
What! upon compulsion? No!
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
