Safe in thy breast close lock up thy intents, For he that knows thy purpose best prevents.

Randolph · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 315

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Safe in thy breast close lock up thy intents, For he that knows thy purpose best prevents.

Randolph · Book of Wise Sayings · 1893 · n. 315

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