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The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
