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A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
We frolic while 'tis May.
We frolic while 'tis May.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.