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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.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
The more they drink the more they thirst.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Patience revels in misfortunes.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
