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He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
