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The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy read more
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost,
Why, then we rack the value.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
