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Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.
Few tyrants go down to the infernal regions by a natural death.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
