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For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]