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Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
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There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
For our bad neighbor makes us early stirrers,
Which is both healthful, and good husbandry.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
