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A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
He who gives himself airs of importance, exhibits the credentials
of impotence.
This victory will be your I ruin.
This victory will be your I ruin.
Her pretty action did outsell her gift,
And yet enriched it too. She gave it me and said
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Her pretty action did outsell her gift,
And yet enriched it too. She gave it me and said
She prized it once.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
