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Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.
Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
