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That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy read more
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost,
Why, then we rack the value.
