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The sense of death is most in apprehension,
And the poor beetle that we tread upon
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The sense of death is most in apprehension,
And the poor beetle that we tread upon
In corporal sufferance finds a pang as great
As when a giant dies.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
Musick helps not the tooth-ach.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
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Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.