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Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more
Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]
Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
