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It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
The resolved minde hath no cares.
The resolved minde hath no cares.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
Fear not the future, weep not for the past.
Fear not the future, weep not for the past.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
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Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
And individual freedom mute,
. . . .
Then waft me from the harbour's mouth,
Wild wind, I seek a warmer sky.
