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To err is human, to forgive, divine.
To err is human, to forgive, divine.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.
If you would bee at ease, all the world is not.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
