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The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
Now to drink and trip it on the light fantastic toe.
Now to drink and trip it on the light fantastic toe.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
We journey on in life through varied hazards and misfortunes.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
