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Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
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Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
And trifles life.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.
Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Who likes not the drinke, God deprives him of bread.
Who likes not the drinke, God deprives him of bread.
