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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is read more
It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to
hear it said, "That is he."
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
There is no reliance to be placed on appearance.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
