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He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
