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Mariana in the moated grange.
Mariana in the moated grange.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a read more
That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a feather of his own,
Wherewith he wont to soar so high.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.
No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of
others.
No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of
others.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
