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No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
With but a plank between them and their fate.
With but a plank between them and their fate.
The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
A white wall is the paper of a foole.
A white wall is the paper of a foole.
