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There are faults we would fain pardon.
There are faults we would fain pardon.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
Her prentice han' she tried on man,
And then she made the lasses O!
Her prentice han' she tried on man,
And then she made the lasses O!
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
Every man has his price.
Every man has his price.
