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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.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
For well-dowered wife, credit, friends, birth and beauty,
all-powerful money gives them all.
For well-dowered wife, credit, friends, birth and beauty,
all-powerful money gives them all.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
