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He that chastens one, chastens 20.
He that chastens one, chastens 20.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
