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Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
Every man can master a grief but he that has it.
Every man can master a grief but he that has it.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
Good is god, but better carries it.
Good is god, but better carries it.
