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We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
Great things rush to the destruction of each other.
Great things rush to the destruction of each other.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.
If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.
Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?
Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?