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A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
Every bullet has its billet.
Every bullet has its billet.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
