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Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.
Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.