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An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
Hee that brings good newes knockes hard.
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
Who could be happy and alone or good?
Who could be happy and alone or good?
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
