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If my resolution to be a great man was half so strong as it is to despise the shame of being a little one.

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Bare Behind Blamer Brand Magisterial More Offense Own Satire Strip
To follow foolish precedents, and wink With both our eyes, is easier than to think.
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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray.
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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
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An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.
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A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
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Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it e’en in age, and at our latest day.
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The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
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Bitter Bud Flower Sweet Taste
A fretful temper will divide the closest knot that may be tied, by ceaseless sharp corrosion; a temper passionate and fierce may suddenly your joys disperse at one immense explosion.
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England with all thy faults, I love thee still– My country! and, while yet a nook is left Where English minds and manners may be found, Shall be constrained to love thee.
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Country Fault Love May Mind Still
The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow, and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, “Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more.”
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Care Done Lying Most Night Safely Tomorrow Trouble
Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in
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Cheer Column Cup Each Evening Preach Steamy Welcome
The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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Ever Haughtiness Most Pride Proud Provoked
In a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
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Above Buried Flesh Ground Tomb
Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything.
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Existence Happiness Life Little Owe

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