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Though fame is smoke,
Its fumes are frankincense to human thought.
Though fame is smoke,
Its fumes are frankincense to human thought.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.
Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
Reunion after long separation is even better than one's wedding night.
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
