The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered. - Sir William Temple

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Sir William Temple: "The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered."

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Abed	Abilities	Bare	Blanket
Down	Fall	Feet	Left
Must	Other	Pull	Scanty
Short	Shoulders	Side	Thrust
Uncovered	Upon	Your

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