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Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
More mild, but yet more harmful; kind in hatred.
More mild, but yet more harmful; kind in hatred.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
