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She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
Hee that lives well is learned enough.
Hee that lives well is learned enough.
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.
Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
