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He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.
Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
