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The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
An inch in a miss is as good as an ell.
An inch in a miss is as good as an ell.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
