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An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
The mob will now and then see things in a right light.
The mob will now and then see things in a right light.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you read more
If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
