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Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices
We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice.
We are double-edged blades, and every time we whet our virtue the return stroke straps our vice.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.
Every vice is only an exaggeration of a necessary and virtuous function.
Every vice is only an exaggeration of a necessary and virtuous function.
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!
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Many without punishment, none without sin.
Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
What maintains one vice would bring up two children.
There is no vice so simple but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.
There is no vice so simple but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.