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Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the
opportunity is lost.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
The deafe gaines the injury.
The deafe gaines the injury.
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.