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Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
It's not good fishing before the net.
It's not good fishing before the net.
