Vulgar words in Book of Wise Sayings - Selected Largely from Eastern Sources (Page 1)

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ass x 1
blockhead x 7
            

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~   ~   ~   Sentence 520   ~   ~   ~

Let what is really meritorious be pronounced so by the candid judge after due investigation; blockheads alone are influenced by the opinion of others.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 652   ~   ~   ~

An ass will with his long ears fray The flies that tickle him away; But man delights to have his ears Blown maggots in by flatterers.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 687   ~   ~   ~

Seven things characterise the wise man, and seven the blockhead.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 695   ~   ~   ~

The reverse of all this characterises the blockhead.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 1,226   ~   ~   ~

Even a blockhead may respect inspire, So long as he is suitably attired; A fool may gain esteem among the wise, So long as he has sense to hold his tongue.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 1,483   ~   ~   ~

A lively blockhead in company is a public benefit.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 1,590   ~   ~   ~

Blockhead in fine clothes, 465.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 1,591   ~   ~   ~

Blockhead, lively, 562.

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