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He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
