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He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.
If a good man thrive, all thrive with him.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Come, let us take a lesson from our forefathers, and enjoy the
Christmas holyday.
Come, let us take a lesson from our forefathers, and enjoy the
Christmas holyday.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every read more
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!
When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!
