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Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
Wee know not who lives or dies.
Wee know not who lives or dies.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
