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Nothing's more playful than a young cat, nor more grave than an old one.

— Thomas Fuller

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An obedient wife commands her husband.

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A prudent and discreet Silence will be sometimes more to thy Advantage, than the most witty expression, or even the best contrived Sincerity. A Man often repents that he has spoken, but seldom that he has held his Tongue.

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Necessity dispenseth with decorum.

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If the wicked flourish and thou suffer, be not discouraged. They are fatted for destruction; thou art dieted for health.

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