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We are born poets. we become orators.
We are born poets. we become orators.
All powerful is the rule of fashion.
All powerful is the rule of fashion.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
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Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined
by too confident a security.
Better to be despised for too anxious apprehensions than ruined
by too confident a security.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.