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A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
An old dog barks not in vain.
An old dog barks not in vain.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
A fool's wild speech confounds the wise.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.
'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.
The more thou stir it the worse it will be.
The more thou stir it the worse it will be.
The human mind ever longs for occupation.
The human mind ever longs for occupation.
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.
