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If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.
'Tis all in vain to keep a constant pother
About one vice and fall into another.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.
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.
Fortune favours the bold.
Fortune favours the bold.
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
