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Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
They appear but here and there swimming in the vasty deep. [The
portions of some books really worth notice read more
They appear but here and there swimming in the vasty deep. [The
portions of some books really worth notice are few and far
between.]
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.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Check disease in its approach.
Check disease in its approach.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.
The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.
The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.