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While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
