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He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
No man is a hero to his valet.
[Fr., Il n'y a pas de grand homme pour son valet-de-chambre.]
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
