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Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
Great deservers grow Intolerable presumers.
Great deservers grow Intolerable presumers.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
