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A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
What you don't know can't hurt you.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
