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We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty
is ever charming.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
The folly of one man is the fortune of another.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
To bee beloved is above all bargaines.
To bee beloved is above all bargaines.
A friend is a second self.
A friend is a second self.
