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He who profits by a crime, commits it.
He who profits by a crime, commits it.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.
The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
