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'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
The fellow is either a madman or a poet.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
proportion and standard.
It is proper that every man should measure himself by his own
proportion and standard.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Nothing is impossible to industry.
Nothing is impossible to industry.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
