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I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his
love of possessing wealth.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
Wishing, of all employments is the worst.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
An old friend is a new house.
An old friend is a new house.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.