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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.
Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.
It is the fault of youth that it cannot restrain its own
impetuosity.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.
Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.
If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto
this mountain, Remove hence to read more
If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto
this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove;
and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]