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That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
That is never too often repeated which is never sufficiently
learnt.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more
But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
