It is easier to remove a mountain than to wash out a spot on a woman's
reputation.

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The marble heart has valves of flint.

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Women covet satin, as men covet gold.

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The garments of virtue are of spun gold.

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When law is blind examine your own heart.

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Valour in defence of wrong becomes a crime.

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Man ceases to be a man when his passions die.

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Trembling patience is better than proud evil.