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We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
We should all endure our own grievances rather than detract from
the comforts of others.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Unto the pure all things are pure.
Unto the pure all things are pure.
How calm, how beautiful comes on
The stilly hour, when storms are gone!
When warring winds have read more
How calm, how beautiful comes on
The stilly hour, when storms are gone!
When warring winds have died away,
And clouds, beneath the glancing ray,
Melt off, and leave the land and sea
Sleeping in bright tranquillity.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
