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Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
None saies his Garner is full.
None saies his Garner is full.
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
