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It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
To make a commencement requires a mental effort.
To make a commencement requires a mental effort.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!