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The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
He possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence; courage without ferocity; and all the virtues of man without his vices
He possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence; courage without ferocity; and all the virtues of man without his vices
And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.
And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.
O, what a mansion have those vices got
Which for their habitation chose out thee,
Where beauty's read more
O, what a mansion have those vices got
Which for their habitation chose out thee,
Where beauty's veil doth cover every blot
And all things turns to fair that eyes can see!
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
It is but a step from companionship to slavery when one associates with vice.
It is but a step from companionship to slavery when one associates with vice.
Times change. The vices of your age are stylish today.
Times change. The vices of your age are stylish today.
To sanction Vice, and hunt Decorum down.
To sanction Vice, and hunt Decorum down.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
