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Where doth the world thrust forth a vanity
(So it be new, there's no respect how vile)
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Where doth the world thrust forth a vanity
(So it be new, there's no respect how vile)
That is not quickly buzzed into his ears?
Vanity plays lurid tricks with our memory.
Vanity plays lurid tricks with our memory.
Vanity keeps persons in favor with themselves who are out of favor with all others
Vanity keeps persons in favor with themselves who are out of favor with all others
Ecclesiastes said that "all is vanity,"
Most modern preachers say the same, or show it
By their read more
Ecclesiastes said that "all is vanity,"
Most modern preachers say the same, or show it
By their examples of true Christianity:
In short, all know, or very short may know it.
The truest characters of ignorance are vanity, and pride and arrogance.
The truest characters of ignorance are vanity, and pride and arrogance.
Maud Muller looked and sighed: :Ah me!
That I the Judge's bride might be!
He would dress read more
Maud Muller looked and sighed: :Ah me!
That I the Judge's bride might be!
He would dress me up in silks so fine,
And praise and toast me at his wine."
Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.
Nothing makes one so vain as being told one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.
There are no grades of vanity, there are only grades of ability in concealing it
There are no grades of vanity, there are only grades of ability in concealing it
