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By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
One day unfolds it and one day destroys.
One day unfolds it and one day destroys.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
