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We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.
A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Take thou some new infection to thy eye,
And the rank poison of the old will die.
Take thou some new infection to thy eye,
And the rank poison of the old will die.