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In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Crime requires further crime to conceal it.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.
The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.
