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The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The resolved minde hath no cares.
The resolved minde hath no cares.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting read more
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting her.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.
And from his ashes may be made
The violet of his native land.
