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That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.
My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
What you keep by you, you may change and mend;
But words once spoke can never be recall'd.
What you keep by you, you may change and mend;
But words once spoke can never be recall'd.
