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Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
In every country dogges bite.
In every country dogges bite.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
