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A spark neglected has often raised a conflagration.
[Lat., Parva saepe scintilla contempta magnum excitavit
incendium.]
A spark neglected has often raised a conflagration.
[Lat., Parva saepe scintilla contempta magnum excitavit
incendium.]
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
E'en from the tomb the voice of nature cries,
E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires.
E'en from the tomb the voice of nature cries,
E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires.
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.
Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight
Wood already touched by fire is not hard to set alight
In ashes of despaire, though burnt, shall make thee live.
In ashes of despaire, though burnt, shall make thee live.
When fire is applied to a stone it cracks.
When fire is applied to a stone it cracks.
