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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.
A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.