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He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
True praise rootes and spreedes.
True praise rootes and spreedes.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
