No word is ill spoken, that is not ill taken.
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Soft water constantly striking the hard stone, wears it at last.
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It befits the king to be liberal, for he is sure of never falling into poverty.
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He that does ill never wants for excuses.
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The guests will go away, and we will eat the pasty.
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If you would be a good judge, hear what every one says.
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