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A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.