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Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Stay till the lame messenger come, if you will know the truth of
the thing.
Stay till the lame messenger come, if you will know the truth of
the thing.
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
