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From this it appears how much more cruel the pen may be than the
sword.
[Lat., Hinc quam read more
From this it appears how much more cruel the pen may be than the
sword.
[Lat., Hinc quam sit calamus saevior euse, patet.]
Wonders I sing; the sun has set; no night has followed.
[Lat., Mira cano; sol occubuit;
Nox read more
Wonders I sing; the sun has set; no night has followed.
[Lat., Mira cano; sol occubuit;
Nox nulla secuta est.]
Marriage and hanging go by destiny; matches are made in heaven.
Marriage and hanging go by destiny; matches are made in heaven.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
England is a paradise for women, and hell for horses: Italy is a
paradise for horses, hell for women.
England is a paradise for women, and hell for horses: Italy is a
paradise for horses, hell for women.
The Devil himself, which is the author of confusion and lies.
The Devil himself, which is the author of confusion and lies.
All places are distant from heaven alike.
All places are distant from heaven alike.
They are proud in humility, proud in that they are not proud.
They are proud in humility, proud in that they are not proud.
They have cheveril consciences that will stretch.
They have cheveril consciences that will stretch.
As much valour is to be found in feasting as in fighting, and
some of our city captains and read more
As much valour is to be found in feasting as in fighting, and
some of our city captains and carpet knights will make this good,
and prove it.
