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No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
To make a mountain of a mole-hill.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
