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His bark is worse than his bite.
His bark is worse than his bite.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!
Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!
Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
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Let to-morrow take care of to-morrow,
Leave things of the future to fate;
What's the use to anticipate sorrow?
Life's troubles come never too late.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
