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The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
It's good walking with a horse in ones hand.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
Let him love none and be by none beloved!
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
