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Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.
Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
