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He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
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Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
