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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.
In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.
United we stand, divided we fall.
United we stand, divided we fall.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
Everybody's business is nobody's business.
Everybody's business is nobody's business.
