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I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.
I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Who will think that the gods can be insulted with impunity?
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.
In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
