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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.
Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.
Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.
Fortune may rob us of our wealth, not of our courage.
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
