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The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself read more
Breathes there a man, whose judgment clear
Can others teach their course to steer,
Yet run himself life's mad career
Wild as the wave?
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
