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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
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Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him
And makes me poor indeed.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.
Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
