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There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
For our read more
There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
For our bad neighbor makes us early stirrers,
Which is both healthful, and good husbandry.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Like St. George, always in his saddle, never on his way.
- Clement Walker,
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
