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To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect read more
To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect that which is just from the
unjust, is simple folly.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
Honourable peace becomes men, fierce anger should belong to
beasts.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
