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Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.
Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
We plough the sand on the sea shore.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.
I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Conversation makes one what he is.
Conversation makes one what he is.