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We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
Nothing is more audacious than these women when detected; they
assume anger, and take courage from the very crime read more
Nothing is more audacious than these women when detected; they
assume anger, and take courage from the very crime itself.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.
Beate the dog before the Lyon.
Beate the dog before the Lyon.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
