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Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
A great fortune enslaves its owner.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
Who gives to all, denies all.
Who gives to all, denies all.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
