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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
