Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.

Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

Performed to a T.

Performed to a T.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
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When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]

I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]

Nothing can come of nothing.

Nothing can come of nothing.

Righteousness exalteth a nation.

Righteousness exalteth a nation.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.