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A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.
Much spends the traveller, more then the abider.
Gain, acquired by many agents, soon accumulates.
Gain, acquired by many agents, soon accumulates.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the read more
How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their
signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of
despising glory.
