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Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
