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To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
This is a pretty flimflam.
This is a pretty flimflam.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
Make ducks and drakes with shillings.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
No better than you should be.
No better than you should be.
