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The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
