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The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.
Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.
