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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.
What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Citties are taken by the eares.
