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To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
No one can have all he desires.
No one can have all he desires.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
At Court, every one for himselfe.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
Poore and liberall, rich and coveteous.
Poore and liberall, rich and coveteous.