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He hadn't a single redeeming vice.
He hadn't a single redeeming vice.
And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.
And last the Vice and Follies of the Age.
The willing contemplation of vice is vice.
The willing contemplation of vice is vice.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
Vices are often habits rather than passions.
If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.
If you don't want anyone to know it, don't do it.
Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
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Who has a book of all that monarchs do,
He's more secure to keep it shut than shown;
For vice repeated is like the wand'ring wind,
Blows dust in others' eye, to spread itself;
And yet the end of all is bought thus dear,
The breath is gone, and the sore eyes see clear
To stop the air would hurt them.
Vice gets more in this vicious world
Than piety.
Vice gets more in this vicious world
Than piety.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Many without punishment, none without sin.