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I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my read more
I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my vestal vary takes wing.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
Humble Hearts have humble desires.
Humble Hearts have humble desires.
Live for today for tomorrow never comes.
Live for today for tomorrow never comes.
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
There is no evil without its compensation.
There is no evil without its compensation.
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
[Lat., Ut saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent!]
