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A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Such as she is, who died to-day,
Such thou alas! mayst be to-morrow.
Such as she is, who died to-day,
Such thou alas! mayst be to-morrow.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to read more
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.
