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In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him
at all.
The table robbes more then a thiefe.
The table robbes more then a thiefe.
Deception follows on the heels of deception.
Deception follows on the heels of deception.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.