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Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.
Old praise dies, unlesse you feede it.
Old praise dies, unlesse you feede it.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
Every man's friend is no man's friend.
