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Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.
Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.
