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Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Slander is a shipwrack by a dry Tempest.
Slander is a shipwrack by a dry Tempest.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
It will please though ten times repeated.
It will please though ten times repeated.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
