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Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
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Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
What is bred in the bone will never come out of the flesh.
What is bred in the bone will never come out of the flesh.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
