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In water one sees one's own face; But in wine one beholds the heart of another
In water one sees one's own face; But in wine one beholds the heart of another
Do not mix de galloping of your horse, my knight, with the beating of your heart.
Do not mix de galloping of your horse, my knight, with the beating of your heart.
Democracy is the art of thinking independently together
Democracy is the art of thinking independently together
Reflection is the business of man; a sense of his state is his first duty: but who remembereth himself in read more
Reflection is the business of man; a sense of his state is his first duty: but who remembereth himself in joy? Is it not in mercy then that sorrow is allotted unto us?
A soul without reflection, like a pile
Without inhabitant, to ruin runs.
A soul without reflection, like a pile
Without inhabitant, to ruin runs.
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and read more
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed.
For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise,
And weigh the winds that under heaven doth blow;
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For take thy ballaunce if thou be so wise,
And weigh the winds that under heaven doth blow;
Or weigh the light that in the east doth rise;
Or weigh the thought that from man's mind doth flow.
Let the "Tribune" put all this in its pipe and smoke it.
Let the "Tribune" put all this in its pipe and smoke it.