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Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil read more
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil in.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
Get what start the sinner may, Retribution, for all her lame leg,
never quits his track.
Get what start the sinner may, Retribution, for all her lame leg,
never quits his track.