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Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.
We know this to be all nonsense.
We know this to be all nonsense.
The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
