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We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.
But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.
And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.
And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.
Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous confirmations strong
As proofs of holy writ.