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A people without history is like the wind on the buffalo grass.
A people without history is like the wind on the buffalo grass.
Things at the worst will cease, or e'en climb upward
To what they were before.
Things at the worst will cease, or e'en climb upward
To what they were before.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
