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He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with read more
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with her feet unseen
Crushed the wild passion out against the floor.
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Mix with your grave designs a little pleasure;
Each day of business has its hour of leisure.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
