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We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
Gain, acquired by many agents, soon accumulates.
Gain, acquired by many agents, soon accumulates.
Nothing dries sooner then a teare.
Nothing dries sooner then a teare.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.