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For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is read more
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of
the fool: this also is vanity.
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.]
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.
Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.
And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.
And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.