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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.
The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more
"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"
For man is man, and master of his fate.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
