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Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
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How many cowards whose hearts are all as false
As stairs of sand, wear yet upon their chins
The beards of Hercules and frowning Mars,
Who inward searched, have livers white as milk!
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
