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Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
One foote is better then two crutches.
One foote is better then two crutches.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
