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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
He who has wronged you is either stronger or weaker than
yourself: be he weaker, spare him; be he read more
He who has wronged you is either stronger or weaker than
yourself: be he weaker, spare him; be he stronger, then spare
yourself.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.