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The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most
powerful are broken down by discord.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
Vice deceives us when dressed in the garb of virtue.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
