There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.

She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

The monarch drank that happy hour
The sweetest, noblest draught of power.

The monarch drank that happy hour
The sweetest, noblest draught of power.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

Evils have their comfort, good none can support.

He who spares the wicked injures the good.

He who spares the wicked injures the good.