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May everything he treads upon become a rose!
May everything he treads upon become a rose!
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.
One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.
