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Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Slow rises worth by poverty depressed.
Slow rises worth by poverty depressed.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
A man of three letters, " F U R."
A man of three letters, " F U R."
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
No scene of mortal life but teems with mortal woe.
