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Brewer's: Seven Sages of Greece

(1) Solon of Athens, whose motto was, “Know thyself.” (2) Chilo of Sparta—“Consider the end.” (3) Thales of Miletos—“Who hateth suretyship is sure.” (4) Bias of Priene—“Most men are bad…

Waiting

Waiting“My wife, I have bad news for thee,” said Professor Bhaer, coming in one day early in January.“Please tell it at once. I can't bear to wait, Fritz,” cried Mrs Jo, dropping her work and…

The Water of Life

The Water of Life Long before you or I were born, there reigned, in a country a great way off, a king who had three sons. This king once fell very ill—so ill that nobody thought he could live…

John Keats: Calidore

by JohnKeatsSpecimen of an Induction to a PoemTo Some LadiesCalidore A fragment Young Calidore is paddling o'er the lake; His healthful spirit eager and awake To feel the beauty of a…

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 20

by Oscar Wilde Chapter 19Chapter 20 It was a lovely night, so warm that he threw his coat over his arm and did not even put his silk scarf round his throat. As he strolled home,…