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Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
When war is raging the laws are dumb.
