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The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
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There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
Let the cobbler stick to his last.
Let the cobbler stick to his last.
God has joined the innocent with the guilty.
God has joined the innocent with the guilty.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
