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He is praised by some, blamed by others.
He is praised by some, blamed by others.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
Most men are bad.
Most men are bad.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
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.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
