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By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
Who's to look after the keepers?
Who's to look after the keepers?
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
