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What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
No one can keep a mask on long.
No one can keep a mask on long.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.
Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
