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He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
He burns us by his brightness. [We are vexed at his manifest
superiority.]
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
The mill cannot grind with water that's past.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
No man can serve two masters.
No man can serve two masters.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
'Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.
'Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.
