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There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
The life blood streaming thro' my heart,
Or my more dear immortal part,
Is not more fondly read more
The life blood streaming thro' my heart,
Or my more dear immortal part,
Is not more fondly dear.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
