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The orange that is too hard squeezed yields a bitter juice.
The orange that is too hard squeezed yields a bitter juice.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.
