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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
