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He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
