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The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.
The brightest of all things, the sun, hath its spots.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
