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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
All came from, and will goe to others.
All came from, and will goe to others.
