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Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.
The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.
For murder though it have no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organ.
