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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
What our contempts do often hurl from us,
We wish it ours again.
What our contempts do often hurl from us,
We wish it ours again.
Love without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it
were not begun on particular ends, it read more
Love without end, hath no end, says the Spaniard: (meaning, if it
were not begun on particular ends, it would last).
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
Evils have their comfort, good none can support.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
