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He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.
The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
But, oh! the love that gold must crown!
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
