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... A man of words and not of deeds , Is like a garden full of weeds . Assai parole e poche lance rotte . Ardito di lingua , codardo della lancia . 1765. Die Worte sind gut ; aber ich traue nicht darauf . Deeds are fruits , words are but ...
... A man of words and not of deeds , Is like a garden full of weeds . Assai parole e poche lance rotte . Ardito di lingua , codardo della lancia . 1765. Die Worte sind gut ; aber ich traue nicht darauf . Deeds are fruits , words are but ...
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