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O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
