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He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to read more
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord
shall reward thee.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Give loosers leave to talke.
Give loosers leave to talke.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.
I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.
Paines to get, care to keep, feare to lose.
Paines to get, care to keep, feare to lose.
