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The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
The sweat of industry would dry and die,
But for the end it works to.
For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her
mouth is smoother than oil:
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For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her
mouth is smoother than oil:
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
There is no retracing our steps.
There is no retracing our steps.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Poore and liberall, rich and coveteous.
Poore and liberall, rich and coveteous.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.