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The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.