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It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.
Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
The tree that growes slowly, keepes it selfe for another.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; read more
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
