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A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A loss, of which we are ignorant, is no loss.
A loss, of which we are ignorant, is no loss.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
Building is a sweet impoverishing.
Building is a sweet impoverishing.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
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.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
