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The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
By many indignities we come to dignities.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
All came from, and will goe to others.
All came from, and will goe to others.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
We have to thank God for this retirement.
We have to thank God for this retirement.