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We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long.
[A cool mouth, and warm feet, live long.]
A coole mouth, and warme feet, live long.
[A cool mouth, and warm feet, live long.]
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
