Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.

Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.

His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.

His resolution is unshaken; tears, though shed, avail not.

Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
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Should banded unions persecute
Opinions, and induce a time
When single thought is civil crime,
And individual freedom mute,
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Then waft me from the harbour's mouth,
Wild wind, I seek a warmer sky.

The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.

The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.