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Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
