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Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non read more
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
A jade eates as much as a good horse.
A jade eates as much as a good horse.
In spending lies the advantage.
In spending lies the advantage.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
