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To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
The goal of yesterday will be our starting-point to-morrow.
The goal of yesterday will be our starting-point to-morrow.
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
