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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger
appeased.
The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger
appeased.
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
