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How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Anothers bread costs deare.
Anothers bread costs deare.
In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome.
In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
