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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked read more
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
