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Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.
Ostensibly polite, you nourish the cunning of the fox in the
hollowness of your heart.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
In going abroad we change the climate not our dispositions.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
The soule needs few things, the body many.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.