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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
Two sparrows on one Ear of Corn make an ill agreement.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
Our yesterday's to-morrow now is gone,
And still a new to-morrow does come on.
We by to-morrow read more
Our yesterday's to-morrow now is gone,
And still a new to-morrow does come on.
We by to-morrow draw out all our store,
Till the exhausted well can yield no more.
