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So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.
If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.
If thou thy selfe canst doe it, attend no others helpe or hand.
No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of
others.
No wicked man knows happiness, and least of all the seducer of
others.
None but the brave deserve the fair.
None but the brave deserve the fair.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
A wicked mans gift hath a touch of his master.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.