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The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
Benefits please like flowers while they are fresh.
