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He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.