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Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]
Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.