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The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
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.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
Everything in art is but a copy of nature.
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.
The higher our position the more modestly should we behave.
God made the country, and man made the town.
God made the country, and man made the town.
