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Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Hope is a waking dream.
Hope is a waking dream.
All our pompe the earth covers.
All our pompe the earth covers.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
