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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The truly noble mind has no resentments.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
Let the cobbler stick to his last.
Let the cobbler stick to his last.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
