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Never was anything so inconsistent.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.
Whenever you see a fellow-creature in trouble, remember that he
is a man.
Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.
Men who ape the saint and play the sinner.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.