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In trying to be concise I become obscure.
In trying to be concise I become obscure.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
I dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none.
I dare do all that may become a man;
Who dares do more is none.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
