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He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon read more
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
