He is winding the watch of his wit, by and by it will strike.

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Words are easy, like the wind; Faithful friends are hard to find.

We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

It is a wise father that knows his own child.

Nothing will come of nothing.

Purple haze, all in my brain, lately things just don't seem the same,

Things may happen, and often do, to people as brainy and footsy as you.

Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer.

Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides: Who cover faults, at last shame them derides.