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The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
Man naturally yearns for novelty.
Man naturally yearns for novelty.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
Who's to look after the keepers?
Who's to look after the keepers?
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
