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My poverty, but not my will consents.
My poverty, but not my will consents.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
Never without a shilling in my purse.
Never without a shilling in my purse.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.