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That father perished at the stake
For tenets he would not forsake.
That father perished at the stake
For tenets he would not forsake.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more
Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
