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Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?
Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Know all and you will pardon all.
Know all and you will pardon all.
