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To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis read more
To err is human, but to persevere in error is only the act of a
fool.
[Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare, nullius nisi insipientis in
errore perseverare.]
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
We ne'er shall look upon his like again.
We ne'er shall look upon his like again.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.
If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, read more
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, aweary,
Oh God, that I were dead.
