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The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!
I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!
