How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.

At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

Everyone has his besetting sin.

Everyone has his besetting sin.

Nothing can come of nothing.

Nothing can come of nothing.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.

The Reverend are ever before.

The Reverend are ever before.

Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.

Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.