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Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
The day is short, the work is much.
The day is short, the work is much.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
When things are at the worst they sometimes mend.
