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However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
Marriages are made in Heaven.
Marriages are made in Heaven.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.