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It is a sheep of Beery, it is marked on the nose (applyed to
those that have a blow).
It is a sheep of Beery, it is marked on the nose (applyed to
those that have a blow).
Here's metal more attractive.
Here's metal more attractive.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.
Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.