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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
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It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
