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Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.
I have a kind of alacrity in sinking.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
She nourishes the poison in her veins and is consumed by a secret
fire.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
