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Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
Small habits, well pursued betimes,
May reach the dignity of crimes.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon read more
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance.
One ungrateful man injures all who need assistance.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
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The mighty pyramids of stone
That wedge-like cleave the desert airs,
When nearer seen, and better known,
Are but gigantic flights of stairs.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
