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What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more
But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
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.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
