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A woman's general. What should we fear?
A woman's general. What should we fear?
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
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?
