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Popular Sayings from Old Iberia

Premio-Real, comte de, 1840-1888 [Compiler]; Fréchette, Annie Howells [Compiler]· 2 chapters· 5,690 words

A belle is generally the subject of two contrasting passions; the envy of women, the love of men. Envy says she is ugly, but love says she is an angel.

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1. Part 1

A belle is generally the subject of two contrasting passions; the envy of women, the love of men. Envy says she is ugly, but love says she is an angel.

2. Part 2

Before you marry, Luisa, know well to whom you will be united. Whoever undertakes a long journey, if he be wise, makes it his business to find a good and agreeable companion.