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Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Know all and you will pardon all.
Know all and you will pardon all.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
Who must account for himselfe and others, must know both.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
