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I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
We only appreciate the comforts of life in their loss.
It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]
The maxims of men reveal their characters.
[Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
