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There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
He can do most who has most power.
He can do most who has most power.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
You cannot make a wind-mill goe with a paire of bellowes.
You cannot make a wind-mill goe with a paire of bellowes.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.
Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.