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But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.
But when to mischief mortals bend their will,
How soon they find fit instruments of ill.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
