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Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's read more
A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's all one, our play is done,
And we'll strive to please you every day.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.