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Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
