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The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
That which never has been, never is, and never will be.
That which never has been, never is, and never will be.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
A man should be religious, not superstitious.
