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The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
