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To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]
Favour will as surely perish as life.
Favour will as surely perish as life.
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck read more
'Tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
For daws to peck at.
The first and last frosts are the worst.
The first and last frosts are the worst.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.