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Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
What a man does by the agency of another is his own act.
What a man does by the agency of another is his own act.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
Man naturally yearns for novelty.
Man naturally yearns for novelty.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
Good is god, but better carries it.
Good is god, but better carries it.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
