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To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect read more
To ask that which is unjust at the hands of the just, is an
injustice in itself; to expect that which is just from the
unjust, is simple folly.
In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.
In the mouth of a bad dog fals often a good bone.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still;
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
Ill comes in by ells, and goes out by inches.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Between the businesse of life and the day of death, a space ought
to be interposed.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.