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Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
The orange that is too hard squeezed yields a bitter juice.
The orange that is too hard squeezed yields a bitter juice.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime.
No man will revel long in the indulgence of crime.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
