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There is no such thing as pure, unalloyed pleasure; some bitter ever mingles with the sweet. - [Pleasure] There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious purpose. - [Proverbs] These are the evils which result from gossiping habits. - [Proverbs] They come to see and be seen. - [Proverbs] Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become powerful. - [Proverbs] This victory will be your I ruin. - [Proverbs] Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our regard for the donor. - [Proverbs] Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise. - [Proverbs] Though the strength is lacking, yet the willingness is commendable. - [Willingness] Time is usually the best medicine. [Lat., Temporis ars medicina fere est.] - (Latin) [Love : Proverbs] Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years. - [Proverbs] Time spent in the cultivation of the fields passes very pleasantly. - [Agriculture] 'Tis you, alone, can save, or give my doom. - [Proposals] To a brave man every soil is his country. - [Proverbs] To be loved, be lovable. - [Love] To be silent is but a small virtue; but it is a serious fault to reveal secrets. - [Silence] To be thoroughly imbued, with the liberal arts refines the manners, and makes men to be mild and gentle in their conduct. - [Education] To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him at all. - [Proverbs] To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to our manners, and removes all awkwardness. - [Proverbs] To wish is of little account; to succeed you must earnestly desire; and this desire must shorten thy sleep. - [Ambition] Trivial losses often prove great gains. - [Proverbs] Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past. - [Proverbs] Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked. - [Proverbs] We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that which is denied us. - [Proverbs] We are charmed by neatness: Let not your hair be out of order. [Lat., Munditiis capimur: non sine lege capilli.] - [Neatness : Hair] Displaying page 6 of 17 for this author: << Prev Next >> 1 2 3 4 5 [6] 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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