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Aid the dawning, tongue and pen:
Aid it, hopes of honest men!
Aid the dawning, tongue and pen:
Aid it, hopes of honest men!
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our
skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
The foolish ofttimes teach the wise:
I strain too much this string of life, belike,
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The foolish ofttimes teach the wise:
I strain too much this string of life, belike,
Meaning to make such music as shall save.
Mine eyes are dim now that they see the truth,
My strength is waned now that my need is most;
Would that I had such help as man must have,
For I shall die, whose life was all men's hope.
All the things one has forgotten scream for help in dreams.
All the things one has forgotten scream for help in dreams.
The careful pilot of my proper woe.
The careful pilot of my proper woe.
You will swim without cork (without help).
[Lat., Nabis sine cortice.]
You will swim without cork (without help).
[Lat., Nabis sine cortice.]
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
God helps everyone with what is his own.
[Sp., Ayude Dios con lo suyo a cada uno.]
God helps everyone with what is his own.
[Sp., Ayude Dios con lo suyo a cada uno.]
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.
Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.
