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In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
In doing nothing men learn to do evil.
 I'll potch at him some way;
 Or wrath or craft may get him.  
 I'll potch at him some way;
 Or wrath or craft may get him. 
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
 I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to 
circumstances.  
 I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to 
circumstances. 
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.
Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.
With a smile on her lips, and a tear in her eye.