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He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
There is no jollitie but hath a smack of folly.
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There is no jollitie but hath a smack of folly.
[There is no jollity but hath a smack of folly.]
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
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A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
[A long tongue is a sign of a short hand.]
Laughter
Leaves us doubly serious shortly after.
Laughter
Leaves us doubly serious shortly after.
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
