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An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill.
No one can keep a mask on long.
No one can keep a mask on long.
Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.
Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
