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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful.
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.
[Lat., Calamitosus est animus futuri anxius.]
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
A little labour, much health.
A little labour, much health.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
