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At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.
And in the morn and liquid dew of youth,
Contagious blastments are are most imminent.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
You tell a tale to a dead man.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
