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Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.
[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.
He that beleeveth all, misseth; hee that beleeveth nothing, hitts
not.
He that beleeveth all, misseth; hee that beleeveth nothing, hitts
not.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
