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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.
Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
