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There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
If you are capable of submitting to insult you ought to be
insulted.
If you are capable of submitting to insult you ought to be
insulted.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
