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It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
This even-handed justice
Commends th' ingredience of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.