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It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
One mouth doth nothing without another.
One mouth doth nothing without another.
The worst of law is, that one suit breedes twenty.
The worst of law is, that one suit breedes twenty.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
The Rich knowes not who is his friend.
To his tuned spirit the wild heather-bells
Ring Sabbath knells;
The sod's a cushion for his pious read more
To his tuned spirit the wild heather-bells
Ring Sabbath knells;
The sod's a cushion for his pious want,
And, consecrated by the heaven within it,
The sky-blue pool a font.