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He that sowes trusts in God.
He that sowes trusts in God.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.
The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
