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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
The love of popularity holds you in a vice.
The love of popularity holds you in a vice.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
