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Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
