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How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the read more
How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of
despising glory.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
After supper walk a mile.
After supper walk a mile.
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
That which you know, know not; and that which you see, see not.
