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Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh,
it is a tree of life.
Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh,
it is a tree of life.
While tears that from repentance flow,
In bright exhalement reach the skies.
While tears that from repentance flow,
In bright exhalement reach the skies.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
