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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
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He that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that, which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
The sonne full and tattered, the daughter empty and fine.
The sonne full and tattered, the daughter empty and fine.
