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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.
Tell me, thou old man, worthy of a child's bauble.
He is not poor who has a competency.
He is not poor who has a competency.
Something must be allowed to custom.
Something must be allowed to custom.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.
Nor am I ashamed, as some are, to confess my ignorance of those
matters with which I am unacquainted.
The swiftness of time is infinite, which is the more evident to
those who look back on what has read more
The swiftness of time is infinite, which is the more evident to
those who look back on what has passed.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
