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We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
We are often saved from crime by the disgrace of others.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Prevention is better than cure.
Prevention is better than cure.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is read more
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is bestial.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.