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When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.
And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself read more
Is there a man whose judgment clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs himself life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?
