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Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.
Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Though fame is smoke,
Its fumes are frankincense to human thought.
Though fame is smoke,
Its fumes are frankincense to human thought.