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Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a
fall.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a
fall.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
Righteousness exalteth a nation.
Righteousness exalteth a nation.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
