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Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
To buy deare is not bounty.
To buy deare is not bounty.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic read more
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
