To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.
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Embosom'd in the deep where Holland lies. Methinks her patient sons before me stand, Where the broad ocean leans against the land.Oliver Goldsmith
As for disappointing them I should not so much mind but I can't abide to disappoint myself.
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To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service.
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A traveler of taste will notice that the wise are polite all over the world, but the fool only at home.
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Her love was sought, I do aver,
By twenty beaux and more;
The king himself has followed her,-
When she has walked before.
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Let schoolmasters puzzle their brain, With grammar, and nonsense, and learning, Good liquor, I stoutly maintain, Gives genius a better discerning.
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