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The worst punishment of all is, that in the court of his own
conscience no guilty man is acquitted.
The worst punishment of all is, that in the court of his own
conscience no guilty man is acquitted.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
The far-off interest of tears.
The far-off interest of tears.
Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
