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Bear with evil, and expect good.
Bear with evil, and expect good.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.