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Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
You kick against the goad.
You kick against the goad.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Craft against vice I must apply.
Craft against vice I must apply.
