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They appear but here and there swimming in the vasty deep. [The
portions of some books really worth notice read more
They appear but here and there swimming in the vasty deep. [The
portions of some books really worth notice are few and far
between.]
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
He that marries late, marries ill.
He that marries late, marries ill.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
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?
