How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!

How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.

Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.

Gifts enter every where without a wimble.

Gifts enter every where without a wimble.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.