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The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.
One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
