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How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
This victory will be your I ruin.
This victory will be your I ruin.
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.
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
Nothing is impossible to industry.
Nothing is impossible to industry.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
