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Hee stands not surely, that never slips.
Hee stands not surely, that never slips.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Who teacheth often learns himself.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
