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To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Evening words are not like to morning.
Evening words are not like to morning.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
