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Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.
Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.