Nothing but truth is lovely, nothing fair. - Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

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"There, take," says Justice, "take ye each a shell;
We thrive at Westminster on fools like you.
'T was a fat oyster! live in peace,—adieu."

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The terrible burden of having nothing to do.

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Je ne puis rien nommer si ce n'est par son nom ;
J'appelle un chat un chat, et Rollet un fripon.

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