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Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
More have repented speech then silence.
[More have repented speech than silence.]
More have repented speech then silence.
[More have repented speech than silence.]
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.