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As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.
We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
The big thieves hang the little ones.
The big thieves hang the little ones.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
What is the sin which is not
Sin in itself? Can circumstance make sin
Or virtue?
What is the sin which is not
Sin in itself? Can circumstance make sin
Or virtue?
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
I sit within a helmless bark.
I sit within a helmless bark.
