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So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his read more
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his own team his
paternal acres, freed from all thought of usury.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
As the honey of Hybla, my old lad of the castle--and is not a
buff jerkin in a most read more
As the honey of Hybla, my old lad of the castle--and is not a
buff jerkin in a most sweet robe of durance?
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
A Daniel come to judgment! yea, a Daniel!
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
