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The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Once let good faith be abandoned, and all social existence would
perish.
Once let good faith be abandoned, and all social existence would
perish.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.