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Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is power.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
Still harping on my daughter.
Still harping on my daughter.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
