The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.

The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall:
Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none,
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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall:
Some run from breaks of ice, and answer none,
And some condemned for a fault alone.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.

Here's metal more attractive.

Here's metal more attractive.

Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.

Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.

When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.

When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.

Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.

Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.

What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.