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O how full of briars is this working-day world.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.
Much matter decocted into few words.
Much matter decocted into few words.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He that goes softly goes safely.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
The mind does not easily unlearn what it has been long in
learning.
