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He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
It costs more to doe ill then to doe well.
It costs more to doe ill then to doe well.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
Oh Ignorance
Thou art fall'n man's best friend!
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
