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The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
The Fox, when hee cannot reach the grapes, saies they are not
ripe.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
