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O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
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One to destroy is murder by the law,
And gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe;
To murder thousands takes a specious name,
War's glorious art, and gives immortal fame.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of read more
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to
hear the song of fools.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
