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Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself read more
Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself life's mad career
Wild as the wave?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
Detested sport,
That owes its pleasures to another's pain.
Detested sport,
That owes its pleasures to another's pain.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
