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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
Nothing can come of nothing.
Nothing can come of nothing.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.
'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.