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It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
In poison there is no physic.
In poison there is no physic.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer,
And without sneering teach the rest to sneer;
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Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer,
And without sneering teach the rest to sneer;
Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike,
Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike;
Alike reserv'd to blame, or to commend,
A tim'rous foe, and a suspicious friend.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
