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My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.
My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.
Good habits result from resisting temptation.
Good habits result from resisting temptation.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
The day is short, the work is much.
The day is short, the work is much.