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O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.
O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Short boughs, long vintage.
Short boughs, long vintage.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
