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The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
