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A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.
Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.
Yet gold all is not that doth golden seem.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
The weakest goes to the wall.
The weakest goes to the wall.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
