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He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.
Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
If the staffe be crooked, the shadow cannot be straight.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
He who sings the praises of his boyhood's days.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
