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They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.
But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Go West, young man! Go West.
Go West, young man! Go West.