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The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
O, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
O, what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
