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So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
The first blow is as much as two.
The first blow is as much as two.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.
Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
