Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.
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She sparkled, was exhal'd, and went to heaven. EDWARD YOUNG Woes cluster; rare are solitary woes;
They love a train, they tread each other's heel. EDWARD YOUNG One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousa... EDWARD YOUNG Think nought a trifle, though it small appear;
Small sands the mountain, moments make the year,
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Whate... EDWARD YOUNG I am rich beyond the dreams of avarice. EDWARD MOORE To leave a sting within a brother's heart. EDWARD YOUNG What we need now are heroes and heroines, about a million of them, one brave deed is worth a thousan... EDWARD ABBEY Many are called but few are chosen. There are sayings of Christ which suggest that the Church he cam... EDWARD NORMAN Much learning shows how little mortals know:
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Or to her virtues be a friend,
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