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The pain
Remembrance gives, when the fix'd dart
Is stirred thus in the wound again.
The pain
Remembrance gives, when the fix'd dart
Is stirred thus in the wound again.
She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.
The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
