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The great put the little on the hooke.
The great put the little on the hooke.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
He paints a dolphin in the woods, a boar in the waves.
[Lat., Delphinum sylvis appingit, fluctibus aprum.]
He paints a dolphin in the woods, a boar in the waves.
[Lat., Delphinum sylvis appingit, fluctibus aprum.]
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.