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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
No naked man is sought after to be rifled.
No naked man is sought after to be rifled.
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.
And gentle Dulness ever loves a joke.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
