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By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
What mare's nest hast thou found?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
He did not care a button for it.
He did not care a button for it.
