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Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
He who rushes headlong into love will fare worse than if he had
cast himself from a precipice.
He who rushes headlong into love will fare worse than if he had
cast himself from a precipice.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
