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The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; read more
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
Repentance follows hasty counsels.
[Lat., Velox consilium sequitur poenitentia.]
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
