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O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
A man that is warned is half armed.
A man that is warned is half armed.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
