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A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the read more
A man's first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own
heart, his next to escape the censures of the world.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at read more
Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.
A creature not too bright nor good
For human nature's daily food.
A creature not too bright nor good
For human nature's daily food.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
For without transformation
Men become wolves on every slight occasion.
For without transformation
Men become wolves on every slight occasion.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.