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He that owes nothing, if he makes not mouthes at us, is
courteous.
He that owes nothing, if he makes not mouthes at us, is
courteous.
Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world
Like a Colossus, and we petty men
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Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world
Like a Colossus, and we petty men
Walk under his huge legs and peep about
To find ourselves dishonorable graves.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
He can do most who has most power.
He can do most who has most power.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
