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So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!
Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
