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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Fighting without concert, they suffer universal defeat.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one
difficulty involves us in another.
Everyone is a master and servant.
Everyone is a master and servant.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
