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Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.
Proverbs like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary
of the intuitions.
Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream read more
Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream of ropes,
From his gloomy cell in a vision elopes,
To caper on sunny greens and slopes,
Instead of the dance upon nothing.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
There were no ill language, if it were not ill taken.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
