Fly away, pretty moth, to the shade
Of the leaf where you slumbered all day;
Be content with the moon and the stars, pretty moth,
And make use of your wings while you may.
. . . .
But tho' dreams of delight may have dazzled you quite,
They at last found it dangerous play;
Many things in this world that look bright, pretty moth,
Only dazzle to lead us astray.
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Advice: the world is how you see it. Don’t let anyone else’s image of it determine yours.
Advice: the world is how you see it. Don’t let anyone else’s image of it determine yours.
The pomps and vanity of this wicked world.
The pomps and vanity of this wicked world.
All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.
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This restless world
Is full of chances, which by habit's power
To learn to bear is easier than to shun.
