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We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to read more
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
