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This is the reward of my folly.
This is the reward of my folly.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
The day is short, the work is much.
The day is short, the work is much.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
When you are at Rome, live as Romans live.
