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---- CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTS

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VIRTUEVIRTUEVIRTUEVIRTUE

WEALTHWEALTHWEALTHWEALTHNATURE OF LOVENATURE OF LOVENATURE OF LOVENATURE OF LOVE


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---- Part IPart IPart IPart I ---- VIRTUEVIRTUEVIRTUEVIRTUE

---- PREFACEPREFACEPREFACEPREFACE

1 The praise of God

2 The blessing of Rain3 The merit of Ascetics4 The power of virtue

---- DOMESTIC VIRTUEDOMESTIC VIRTUEDOMESTIC VIRTUEDOMESTIC VIRTUE

5. Married Life

6. The worth of a wife7. The wealth of children8. Loving-kindness9. Hospitality10. Sweet words11. Gratitude12. Equity13. Self-control14. Good decorum15. Against coveting

another's wife16. Forgiveness17. Avoid envy18. Against covetousness19. Against slander20. Against vain speaking21. Fear of sin22. Duty to society23. Charity24. Renown


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---- ASCETIC VIASCETIC VIASCETIC VIASCETIC VIRTUERTUERTUERTUE

25 Compassion26 Abstinence from flesh27 Penance

28 Imposture29 The absence of fraud30 Veracity31 Restraining anger32 non-violence33 Non-killing34 Instability35 Renunciation36 Truth consciousness37 Curbing of desire38 Destiny


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1. 1. 1. 1.

1.1.1.1. 'A' leads letters; the An'A' leads letters; the An'A' leads letters; the An'A' leads letters; the Ancient Lordcient Lordcient Lordcient LordLeads and lords the entire world.Leads and lords the entire world.Leads and lords the entire world.Leads and lords the entire world.

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2.2.2.2. That lore is vain which does not fallThat lore is vain which does not fallThat lore is vain which does not fallThat lore is vain which does not fallAt His good feet who knoweth all.At His good feet who knoweth all.At His good feet who knoweth all.At His good feet who knoweth all.

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3.3.3.3. Long they liLong they liLong they liLong they live on earth who gainve on earth who gainve on earth who gainve on earth who gainThe feet of God in florid brain.The feet of God in florid brain.The feet of God in florid brain.The feet of God in florid brain.

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4.4.4.4. Who hold His feet who likes nor loathesWho hold His feet who likes nor loathesWho hold His feet who likes nor loathesWho hold His feet who likes nor loathesAre free from woes of human births.Are free from woes of human births.Are free from woes of human births.Are free from woes of human births.

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5.5.5.5. God's praise who tell, are free from rightGod's praise who tell, are free from rightGod's praise who tell, are free from rightGod's praise who tell, are free from rightAnd wrong, the twins of dreaming night.And wrong, the twins of dreaming night.And wrong, the twins of dreaming night.And wrong, the twins of dreaming night.

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6.6.6.6. They prosper long who walk His wayThey prosper long who walk His wayThey prosper long who walk His wayThey prosper long who walk His wayWho has the senses signed away.Who has the senses signed away.Who has the senses signed away.Who has the senses signed away.

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7.7.7.7. His feet, whose likeness none can find,His feet, whose likeness none can find,His feet, whose likeness none can find,His feet, whose likeness none can find,Alone can ease the anxious mind.Alone can ease the anxious mind.Alone can ease the anxious mind.Alone can ease the anxious mind.

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8.8.8.8. Who swims the sea of vice is heWho swims the sea of vice is heWho swims the sea of vice is heWho swims the sea of vice is heWhoWhoWhoWho clasps the feet of Virtue's sea.clasps the feet of Virtue's sea.clasps the feet of Virtue's sea.clasps the feet of Virtue's sea.

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9.9.9.9. Like senses stale that head is vainLike senses stale that head is vainLike senses stale that head is vainLike senses stale that head is vain

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10.10.10.10. The sea of births they alone swimThe sea of births they alone swimThe sea of births they alone swimThe sea of births they alone swimWho clench His feet and cleave to Him.Who clench His feet and cleave to Him.Who clench His feet and cleave to Him.Who clench His feet and cleave to Him.

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1.1.1.1. The genial rain ambrosia call:The genial rain ambrosia call:The genial rain ambrosia call:The genial rain ambrosia call:The world but lasts while rain shall fall.The world but lasts while rain shall fall.The world but lasts while rain shall fall.The world but lasts while rain shall fall.

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2.2.2.2. The rain begets the food we eatThe rain begets the food we eatThe rain begets the food we eatThe rain begets the food we eatAnd forms a food and drink concrete.And forms a food and drink concrete.And forms a food and drink concrete.And forms a food and drink concrete.

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3.3.3.3. Let clouds their visits stay, and dearthLet clouds their visits stay, and dearthLet clouds their visits stay, and dearthLet clouds their visits stay, and dearthDistresses aDistresses aDistresses aDistresses all the seall the seall the seall the sea----girt earth.girt earth.girt earth.girt earth.

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4.4.4.4. Unless the fruitful shower descend,Unless the fruitful shower descend,Unless the fruitful shower descend,Unless the fruitful shower descend,

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5.5.5.5. Destruction it mayDestruction it mayDestruction it mayDestruction it may sometimes poursometimes poursometimes poursometimes pourBut only rain can life restore.But only rain can life restore.But only rain can life restore.But only rain can life restore.

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6.6.6.6. No grassy blade its head will rear,No grassy blade its head will rear,No grassy blade its head will rear,No grassy blade its head will rear,If from the cloud no drop appear.If from the cloud no drop appear.If from the cloud no drop appear.If from the cloud no drop appear.

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7.7.7.7. The ocean's wealth will waste away,The ocean's wealth will waste away,The ocean's wealth will waste away,The ocean's wealth will waste away,Except the cloud its stores repay.Except the cloud its stores repay.Except the cloud its stores repay.Except the cloud its stores repay.

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8.8.8.8. The earth, beneath a barren sky,The earth, beneath a barren sky,The earth, beneath a barren sky,The earth, beneath a barren sky,Would offerings for the gods deny.Would offerings for the gods deny.Would offerings for the gods deny.Would offerings for the gods deny.

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9.9.9.9. Were heaven above to fail belowWere heaven above to fail belowWere heaven above to fail belowWere heaven above to fail belowNor alms nor penance earth would show.Nor alms nor penance earth would show.Nor alms nor penance earth would show.Nor alms nor penance earth would show.

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10.10.10.10. Water is life that comes from rainWater is life that comes from rainWater is life that comes from rainWater is life that comes from rainSans rain our duties go in vaiSans rain our duties go in vaiSans rain our duties go in vaiSans rain our duties go in vain.n.n.n.

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1.1.1.1. No merit can be held so highNo merit can be held so highNo merit can be held so highNo merit can be held so highAs theirs who sense and self deny.As theirs who sense and self deny.As theirs who sense and self deny.As theirs who sense and self deny.

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2.2.2.2. To con ascetic glory hereTo con ascetic glory hereTo con ascetic glory hereTo con ascetic glory hereIs to count the dead upon the sphere.Is to count the dead upon the sphere.Is to count the dead upon the sphere.Is to count the dead upon the sphere.

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3.3.3.3. No lustre can with theirs compareNo lustre can with theirs compareNo lustre can with theirs compareNo lustre can with theirs compareWho know the right and virtue wear.Who know the right and virtue wear.Who know the right and virtue wear.Who know the right and virtue wear.

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4.4.4.4. WithWithWithWith hook of firmness to restrainhook of firmness to restrainhook of firmness to restrainhook of firmness to restrainThe senses five, is heaven to gain.The senses five, is heaven to gain.The senses five, is heaven to gain.The senses five, is heaven to gain.

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5.5.5.5. Indra himself has cause to sayIndra himself has cause to sayIndra himself has cause to sayIndra himself has cause to sayHow great the power ascetics' sway.How great the power ascetics' sway.How great the power ascetics' sway.How great the power ascetics' sway.

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6.6.6.6. The small the paths of ease pursueThe small the paths of ease pursueThe small the paths of ease pursueThe small the paths of ease pursueThe great achieve things rare to do.The great achieve things rare to do.The great achieve things rare to do.The great achieve things rare to do.

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7.7.7.7. They gain the world, who grasp and tellThey gain the world, who grasp and tellThey gain the world, who grasp and tellThey gain the world, who grasp and tellOf taste, sight, hearing, touchOf taste, sight, hearing, touchOf taste, sight, hearing, touchOf taste, sight, hearing, touch and smell.and smell.and smell.and smell.

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8.8.8.8. FullFullFullFull----worded men by what they say,worded men by what they say,worded men by what they say,worded men by what they say,Their greatness to the world display.Their greatness to the world display.Their greatness to the world display.Their greatness to the world display.

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9.9.9.9. Their wrath, who've climb'd the mountTheir wrath, who've climb'd the mountTheir wrath, who've climb'd the mountTheir wrath, who've climb'd the mount of good,of good,of good,of good,

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10.10.10.10. With gentle mercy towards all,With gentle mercy towards all,With gentle mercy towards all,With gentle mercy towards all,The sage fulfils the vitue's call.The sage fulfils the vitue's call.The sage fulfils the vitue's call.The sage fulfils the vitue's call.

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1.1.1.1. From virtue weal and wealth outflow;From virtue weal and wealth outflow;From virtue weal and wealth outflow;From virtue weal and wealth outflow;What greater good can mankind know?What greater good can mankind know?What greater good can mankind know?What greater good can mankind know?

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2.2.2.2. Virtue enhances joy and gain;Virtue enhances joy and gain;Virtue enhances joy and gain;Virtue enhances joy and gain;Forsaking it is fall and pain.Forsaking it is fall and pain.Forsaking it is fall and pain.Forsaking it is fall and pain.

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3.3.3.3. Perform good deeds as much you canPerform good deeds as much you canPerform good deeds as much you canPerform good deeds as much you canAlways and everywhere, o man!Always and everywhere, o man!Always and everywhere, o man!Always and everywhere, o man!

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4.4.4.4. n spotless mind virtue is foundn spotless mind virtue is foundn spotless mind virtue is foundn spotless mind virtue is foundAnd not in show and swelling soundAnd not in show and swelling soundAnd not in show and swelling soundAnd not in show and swelling sound....

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5.5.5.5. Four ills eschew and virtue reach,Four ills eschew and virtue reach,Four ills eschew and virtue reach,Four ills eschew and virtue reach,Lust, anger, envy, evilLust, anger, envy, evilLust, anger, envy, evilLust, anger, envy, evil----speech.speech.speech.speech.

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6.6.6.6. Do good enow; defer it notDo good enow; defer it notDo good enow; defer it notDo good enow; defer it notA deathless aid in deathA deathless aid in deathA deathless aid in deathA deathless aid in death if sought.if sought.if sought.if sought.

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7.7.7.7. LitterLitterLitterLitter----bearer and rider saybearer and rider saybearer and rider saybearer and rider sayWithout a word, the fortune's way.Without a word, the fortune's way.Without a word, the fortune's way.Without a word, the fortune's way.

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8.8.8.8. Like stones that block rebirth and paiLike stones that block rebirth and paiLike stones that block rebirth and paiLike stones that block rebirth and painnnnAre doing good and good again.Are doing good and good again.Are doing good and good again.Are doing good and good again.

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9.9.9.9. Weal flows only from virtue doneWeal flows only from virtue doneWeal flows only from virtue doneWeal flows only from virtue done

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10.10.10.10. Worthy act is vWorthy act is vWorthy act is vWorthy act is virtue doneirtue doneirtue doneirtue doneVice is what we ought to shun.Vice is what we ought to shun.Vice is what we ought to shun.Vice is what we ought to shun.

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1.1.1.1. The ideal householder is heThe ideal householder is heThe ideal householder is heThe ideal householder is heWho aids the natural orders there.Who aids the natural orders there.Who aids the natural orders there.Who aids the natural orders there.

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2.2.2.2. His help the monk and retired share,His help the monk and retired share,His help the monk and retired share,His help the monk and retired share,And celibate students are his care.And celibate students are his care.And celibate students are his care.And celibate students are his care.

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3.3.3.3. By dutiful householder's aidBy dutiful householder's aidBy dutiful householder's aidBy dutiful householder's aidGod, manes, kin, self and guests are served.God, manes, kin, self and guests are served.God, manes, kin, self and guests are served.God, manes, kin, self and guests are served.

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4.4.4.4. Sin he shuns and food he sharesSin he shuns and food he sharesSin he shuns and food he sharesSin he shuns and food he sharesHis home is bright and brighter fares.His home is bright and brighter fares.His home is bright and brighter fares.His home is bright and brighter fares.

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5.5.5.5. In grace and gain the home excels,In grace and gain the home excels,In grace and gain the home excels,In grace and gain the home excels,WhereWhereWhereWhere love with virtue sweetly dwells.love with virtue sweetly dwells.love with virtue sweetly dwells.love with virtue sweetly dwells.

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6.6.6.6. Who turns from righteous familyWho turns from righteous familyWho turns from righteous familyWho turns from righteous familyTo be a monk, what profits he?To be a monk, what profits he?To be a monk, what profits he?To be a monk, what profits he?

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7.7.7.7. Of all whoOf all whoOf all whoOf all who strive for bliss, the greatstrive for bliss, the greatstrive for bliss, the greatstrive for bliss, the greatIs he who leads the married state.Is he who leads the married state.Is he who leads the married state.Is he who leads the married state.

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8.8.8.8. Straight in virtue, right in livingStraight in virtue, right in livingStraight in virtue, right in livingStraight in virtue, right in livingMake men brighter than monks praying.Make men brighter than monks praying.Make men brighter than monks praying.Make men brighter than monks praying.

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9.9.9.9. HomeHomeHomeHome----life and virtue, are the same;life and virtue, are the same;life and virtue, are the same;life and virtue, are the same;

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10.10.10.10. He is a man of divine worthHe is a man of divine worthHe is a man of divine worthHe is a man of divine worthWho lives in ideal home on earth.Who lives in ideal home on earth.Who lives in ideal home on earth.Who lives in ideal home on earth.

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1.1.1.1. A good housewife befits the house,A good housewife befits the house,A good housewife befits the house,A good housewife befits the house,Spending with thrift the mate's resource.Spending with thrift the mate's resource.Spending with thrift the mate's resource.Spending with thrift the mate's resource.

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2.2.2.2. Bright is home when wife is chaste.Bright is home when wife is chaste.Bright is home when wife is chaste.Bright is home when wife is chaste.If not all greatness is but waste.If not all greatness is but waste.If not all greatness is but waste.If not all greatness is but waste.

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3.3.3.3. What is rare when wife is good.What is rare when wife is good.What is rare when wife is good.What is rare when wife is good.What can be there when she is bad?What can be there when she is bad?What can be there when she is bad?What can be there when she is bad?

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4.4.4.4. What greater fortune is for menWhat greater fortune is for menWhat greater fortune is for menWhat greater fortune is for menThan a constant chaste woman?Than a constant chaste woman?Than a constant chaste woman?Than a constant chaste woman?

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5.5.5.5. Her spouse before God who adores,Her spouse before God who adores,Her spouse before God who adores,Her spouse before God who adores,Is like rain that at request pours.Is like rain that at request pours.Is like rain that at request pours.Is like rain that at request pours.

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6.6.6.6. The good wife guards herself from blame,The good wife guards herself from blame,The good wife guards herself from blame,The good wife guards herself from blame,She tends her spouse and brings him fame.She tends her spouse and brings him fame.She tends her spouse and brings him fame.She tends her spouse and brings him fame.

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7.7.7.7. Of what avail are watch and wardOf what avail are watch and wardOf what avail are watch and wardOf what avail are watch and ward????Their purity is women's guard.Their purity is women's guard.Their purity is women's guard.Their purity is women's guard.

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8.8.8.8. Women who win their husbands' heartWomen who win their husbands' heartWomen who win their husbands' heartWomen who win their husbands' heartShall flourish where the gods resort.Shall flourish where the gods resort.Shall flourish where the gods resort.Shall flourish where the gods resort.

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9.9.9.9. A cuckold has not the lionA cuckold has not the lionA cuckold has not the lionA cuckold has not the lion----like gaitlike gaitlike gaitlike gait

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10.10.10.10. An honest wife is home's delightAn honest wife is home's delightAn honest wife is home's delightAn honest wife is home's delightAnd children good are jewels abright.And children good are jewels abright.And children good are jewels abright.And children good are jewels abright.

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1.1.1.1. The world no higher bliss bestowsThe world no higher bliss bestowsThe world no higher bliss bestowsThe world no higher bliss bestowsThan children virtuous and wise.Than children virtuous and wise.Than children virtuous and wise.Than children virtuous and wise.

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2.2.2.2. No evil comes and no blemish;No evil comes and no blemish;No evil comes and no blemish;No evil comes and no blemish;Noble sons bring all we wish.Noble sons bring all we wish.Noble sons bring all we wish.Noble sons bring all we wish.

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3.3.3.3. Children are one's wealth indeedChildren are one's wealth indeedChildren are one's wealth indeedChildren are one's wealth indeedTheir wealth is measured by their deed.Their wealth is measured by their deed.Their wealth is measured by their deed.Their wealth is measured by their deed.

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4.4.4.4. The food is more than nectar sweetThe food is more than nectar sweetThe food is more than nectar sweetThe food is more than nectar sweetIn which oIn which oIn which oIn which one's children hands insert.ne's children hands insert.ne's children hands insert.ne's children hands insert.

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5.5.5.5. Children's touch delights the bodyChildren's touch delights the bodyChildren's touch delights the bodyChildren's touch delights the bodySweet to ears are their words lovely.Sweet to ears are their words lovely.Sweet to ears are their words lovely.Sweet to ears are their words lovely.

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6.6.6.6. The flutThe flutThe flutThe flute and lute are sweet they saye and lute are sweet they saye and lute are sweet they saye and lute are sweet they sayDeaf to baby's babble's lay!Deaf to baby's babble's lay!Deaf to baby's babble's lay!Deaf to baby's babble's lay!

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7.7.7.7. A father's duty to his son isA father's duty to his son isA father's duty to his son isA father's duty to his son isTo seat him in front of the wise.To seat him in front of the wise.To seat him in front of the wise.To seat him in front of the wise.

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8.8.8.8. With joy the hearts of parents swellWith joy the hearts of parents swellWith joy the hearts of parents swellWith joy the hearts of parents swellTo see their children themselves excel.To see their children themselves excel.To see their children themselves excel.To see their children themselves excel.

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9.9.9.9. The mother, hearing her son's meritThe mother, hearing her son's meritThe mother, hearing her son's meritThe mother, hearing her son's merit

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10.10.10.10. The son to sire this word is debtThe son to sire this word is debtThe son to sire this word is debtThe son to sire this word is debt"What penance such a son begot!""What penance such a son begot!""What penance such a son begot!""What penance such a son begot!"

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1.1.1.1. What bolt can bar true love in factWhat bolt can bar true love in factWhat bolt can bar true love in factWhat bolt can bar true love in factThe trickiThe trickiThe trickiThe tricking tears reveal the heart.ng tears reveal the heart.ng tears reveal the heart.ng tears reveal the heart.

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2.2.2.2. To selves belong the loveless ones;To selves belong the loveless ones;To selves belong the loveless ones;To selves belong the loveless ones;To oth'rs the loving e'en to bones.To oth'rs the loving e'en to bones.To oth'rs the loving e'en to bones.To oth'rs the loving e'en to bones.

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3.3.3.3. SoulSoulSoulSoul is encased in frame of boneis encased in frame of boneis encased in frame of boneis encased in frame of boneTo taste the life of love alone.To taste the life of love alone.To taste the life of love alone.To taste the life of love alone.

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4.4.4.4. Love yields aspiration and thenceLove yields aspiration and thenceLove yields aspiration and thenceLove yields aspiration and thenceFriendship springs up in excellence.Friendship springs up in excellence.Friendship springs up in excellence.Friendship springs up in excellence.

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5.5.5.5. The crowning joy of home life flowsThe crowning joy of home life flowsThe crowning joy of home life flowsThe crowning joy of home life flowsFrom peaceful psychic love always.From peaceful psychic love always.From peaceful psychic love always.From peaceful psychic love always.

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6.6.6.6. "Love is virtue's friend" say know"Love is virtue's friend" say know"Love is virtue's friend" say know"Love is virtue's friend" say know----notsnotsnotsnotsIt helps us against evil plots.It helps us against evil plots.It helps us against evil plots.It helps us against evil plots.

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7.7.7.7. Justice burns the loveless formJustice burns the loveless formJustice burns the loveless formJustice burns the loveless formLike solar blaze the boneless worm.Like solar blaze the boneless worm.Like solar blaze the boneless worm.Like solar blaze the boneless worm.

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8.8.8.8. Life bereft of love is gloomLife bereft of love is gloomLife bereft of love is gloomLife bereft of love is gloomCan sapless tree in desert bloom?Can sapless tree in desert bloom?Can sapless tree in desert bloom?Can sapless tree in desert bloom?

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9.9.9.9. Love is the heart which limbs must move,Love is the heart which limbs must move,Love is the heart which limbs must move,Love is the heart which limbs must move,

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10.10.10.10. The seat of life is love alone;The seat of life is love alone;The seat of life is love alone;The seat of life is love alone;Or beingsOr beingsOr beingsOr beings are but skin and bone!are but skin and bone!are but skin and bone!are but skin and bone!

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1.1.1.1. Men set up home, toil and earnMen set up home, toil and earnMen set up home, toil and earnMen set up home, toil and earnTo tend the guests and do good turn.To tend the guests and do good turn.To tend the guests and do good turn.To tend the guests and do good turn.

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2.2.2.2. To keep out guests cannot be goodTo keep out guests cannot be goodTo keep out guests cannot be goodTo keep out guests cannot be goodAlbeit you eat nectorAlbeit you eat nectorAlbeit you eat nectorAlbeit you eat nector----like food.like food.like food.like food.

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3.3.3.3. Who tends his guests day in and outWho tends his guests day in and outWho tends his guests day in and outWho tends his guests day in and outHis life in want never wears out.His life in want never wears out.His life in want never wears out.His life in want never wears out.

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4.4.4.4. The goddess of wealth will gladly restThe goddess of wealth will gladly restThe goddess of wealth will gladly restThe goddess of wealth will gladly restWhere smiles welcome the worthy guest.Where smiles welcome the worthy guest.Where smiles welcome the worthy guest.Where smiles welcome the worthy guest.

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5.5.5.5. Should his field be sown who firstShould his field be sown who firstShould his field be sown who firstShould his field be sown who firstFeeds the guests and eats tFeeds the guests and eats tFeeds the guests and eats tFeeds the guests and eats the rest?he rest?he rest?he rest?

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6.6.6.6. Who tends a guest and looks for nextWho tends a guest and looks for nextWho tends a guest and looks for nextWho tends a guest and looks for nextIs a welcome guest in heaven's feast.Is a welcome guest in heaven's feast.Is a welcome guest in heaven's feast.Is a welcome guest in heaven's feast.

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7.7.7.7. Worth of theWorth of theWorth of theWorth of the guest of qualityguest of qualityguest of qualityguest of qualityIs worth of hospitality.Is worth of hospitality.Is worth of hospitality.Is worth of hospitality.

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8.8.8.8. Who loathe guestWho loathe guestWho loathe guestWho loathe guest----service one day cry:service one day cry:service one day cry:service one day cry:"We toil and store; but life is dry"."We toil and store; but life is dry"."We toil and store; but life is dry"."We toil and store; but life is dry".

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9.9.9.9. The man of wealth is poor indeedThe man of wealth is poor indeedThe man of wealth is poor indeedThe man of wealth is poor indeed

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10.10.10.10. Anicham smelt withers: like thatAnicham smelt withers: like thatAnicham smelt withers: like thatAnicham smelt withers: like thatA wryA wryA wryA wry----faced look withers the guest.faced look withers the guest.faced look withers the guest.faced look withers the guest.

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1.1.1.1. The words of Seers are lovely sweetThe words of Seers are lovely sweetThe words of Seers are lovely sweetThe words of Seers are lovely sweetMerciful and free from deceit.Merciful and free from deceit.Merciful and free from deceit.Merciful and free from deceit.

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2.2.2.2. Sweet words from smiling lips dispenseSweet words from smiling lips dispenseSweet words from smiling lips dispenseSweet words from smiling lips dispenseMore joys than heart's beneficence.More joys than heart's beneficence.More joys than heart's beneficence.More joys than heart's beneficence.

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3.3.3.3. Calm face, sweet look, kind words from heartCalm face, sweet look, kind words from heartCalm face, sweet look, kind words from heartCalm face, sweet look, kind words from heartSuch is the gracious virtue's part.Such is the gracious virtue's part.Such is the gracious virtue's part.Such is the gracious virtue's part.

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4.4.4.4. Whose loving words delight each oneWhose loving words delight each oneWhose loving words delight each oneWhose loving words delight each oneThe woe of want from them is gone.The woe of want from them is gone.The woe of want from them is gone.The woe of want from them is gone.

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5.5.5.5. To be humble and sweet words speakTo be humble and sweet words speakTo be humble and sweet words speakTo be humble and sweet words speakNo other jewel do wise men seek.No other jewel do wise men seek.No other jewel do wise men seek.No other jewel do wise men seek.

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6.6.6.6. His sins vanish, his virtues growHis sins vanish, his virtues growHis sins vanish, his virtues growHis sins vanish, his virtues growWhose fruitful words with sweetness flow.Whose fruitful words with sweetness flow.Whose fruitful words with sweetness flow.Whose fruitful words with sweetness flow.

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7.7.7.7. The fruitful courteous kindly wordsThe fruitful courteous kindly wordsThe fruitful courteous kindly wordsThe fruitful courteous kindly wordsLead to goodness and graceful deeds.Lead to goodness and graceful deeds.Lead to goodness and graceful deeds.Lead to goodness and graceful deeds.

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8.8.8.8. Kind words free from meanness delightKind words free from meanness delightKind words free from meanness delightKind words free from meanness delightThis life on earth and life the next.This life on earth and life the next.This life on earth and life the next.This life on earth and life the next.

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9.9.9.9. Who sees the sweets of sweetness hereWho sees the sweets of sweetness hereWho sees the sweets of sweetness hereWho sees the sweets of sweetness here

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10.10.10.10. Leaving ripe fruits the raw he eatsLeaving ripe fruits the raw he eatsLeaving ripe fruits the raw he eatsLeaving ripe fruits the raw he eatsWho speaks harsh words when sweet word suits.Who speaks harsh words when sweet word suits.Who speaks harsh words when sweet word suits.Who speaks harsh words when sweet word suits.

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1.1.1.1. Unhelped in turn good help givenUnhelped in turn good help givenUnhelped in turn good help givenUnhelped in turn good help givenExceeds in worth earth and heaven.Exceeds in worth earth and heaven.Exceeds in worth earth and heaven.Exceeds in worth earth and heaven.

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2.2.2.2. A help rendered in hour of needA help rendered in hour of needA help rendered in hour of needA help rendered in hour of needThough small is greater than the world.Though small is greater than the world.Though small is greater than the world.Though small is greater than the world.

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3.3.3.3. Help rendered without weighing fruitsHelp rendered without weighing fruitsHelp rendered without weighing fruitsHelp rendered without weighing fruitsOutweighs the sea in grand effects.Outweighs the sea in grand effects.Outweighs the sea in grand effects.Outweighs the sea in grand effects.

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4.4.4.4. Help given though milletHelp given though milletHelp given though milletHelp given though millet---- smallsmallsmallsmallKnowers count its good palmKnowers count its good palmKnowers count its good palmKnowers count its good palm---- tree tall.tree tall.tree tall.tree tall.

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5.5.5.5. A help is not the help's measureA help is not the help's measureA help is not the help's measureA help is not the help's measureIt is gainer's worth and pleasure.It is gainer's worth and pleasure.It is gainer's worth and pleasure.It is gainer's worth and pleasure.

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6.6.6.6. Forget not friendship of the pureForget not friendship of the pureForget not friendship of the pureForget not friendship of the pureForsaForsaForsaForsake not timely helpers sure.ke not timely helpers sure.ke not timely helpers sure.ke not timely helpers sure.

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7.7.7.7. Through sevenfold births, in memory faresThrough sevenfold births, in memory faresThrough sevenfold births, in memory faresThrough sevenfold births, in memory faresThe willing friend who wiped one's tears.The willing friend who wiped one's tears.The willing friend who wiped one's tears.The willing friend who wiped one's tears.

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8.8.8.8. ToToToTo forget good turns is not goodforget good turns is not goodforget good turns is not goodforget good turns is not goodGood it is over wrong not to brood.Good it is over wrong not to brood.Good it is over wrong not to brood.Good it is over wrong not to brood.

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9.9.9.9. Let deadly harms be forgottenLet deadly harms be forgottenLet deadly harms be forgottenLet deadly harms be forgotten

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10.10.10.10. The virtueThe virtueThe virtueThe virtue----killer may be savedkiller may be savedkiller may be savedkiller may be savedNot benefitNot benefitNot benefitNot benefit----killer who is damned.killer who is damned.killer who is damned.killer who is damned.

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1.1.1.1. Equity is supreme virtueEquity is supreme virtueEquity is supreme virtueEquity is supreme virtueIt is to give each man his due.It is to give each man his due.It is to give each man his due.It is to give each man his due.

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2.2.2.2. Wealth of the man of equityWealth of the man of equityWealth of the man of equityWealth of the man of equityGrows and lasts to posterity.Grows and lasts to posterity.Grows and lasts to posterity.Grows and lasts to posterity.

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3.3.3.3. Though profitable, turn awayThough profitable, turn awayThough profitable, turn awayThough profitable, turn awayFrom unjust gains without delay.From unjust gains without delay.From unjust gains without delay.From unjust gains without delay.

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4.4.4.4. The worthy and the unworthyThe worthy and the unworthyThe worthy and the unworthyThe worthy and the unworthyAre seen in their posterity.Are seen in their posterity.Are seen in their posterity.Are seen in their posterity.

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5.5.5.5. Loss and gain by cause arise;Loss and gain by cause arise;Loss and gain by cause arise;Loss and gain by cause arise;Equal mind adorns the wise.Equal mind adorns the wise.Equal mind adorns the wise.Equal mind adorns the wise.

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6.6.6.6. Of perdition let him be sureOf perdition let him be sureOf perdition let him be sureOf perdition let him be sureWho leaves justice to sinful lure.Who leaves justice to sinful lure.Who leaves justice to sinful lure.Who leaves justice to sinful lure.

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7.7.7.7. The just reduced to povertyThe just reduced to povertyThe just reduced to povertyThe just reduced to povertyIs not held down by equity.Is not held down by equity.Is not held down by equity.Is not held down by equity.

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8.8.8.8. Like balance holding equal scalesLike balance holding equal scalesLike balance holding equal scalesLike balance holding equal scalesA well poised mind is jewel of the wise.A well poised mind is jewel of the wise.A well poised mind is jewel of the wise.A well poised mind is jewel of the wise.

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9.9.9.9. Justice is upright, unbendingJustice is upright, unbendingJustice is upright, unbendingJustice is upright, unbending

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10.10.10.10. A trader's trade prospers fairlyA trader's trade prospers fairlyA trader's trade prospers fairlyA trader's trade prospers fairlyWhen his dealings are neighbourly.When his dealings are neighbourly.When his dealings are neighbourly.When his dealings are neighbourly.

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1.1.1.1. SelfSelfSelfSelf----rule leads to realms of godsrule leads to realms of godsrule leads to realms of godsrule leads to realms of godsIndulgence leads to gloomy hades.Indulgence leads to gloomy hades.Indulgence leads to gloomy hades.Indulgence leads to gloomy hades.

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2.2.2.2. No gains with selfNo gains with selfNo gains with selfNo gains with self----control measurecontrol measurecontrol measurecontrol measureGuard with care this great treasure.Guard with care this great treasure.Guard with care this great treasure.Guard with care this great treasure.

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3.3.3.3. Knowing wisdom who lives controlledKnowing wisdom who lives controlledKnowing wisdom who lives controlledKnowing wisdom who lives controlledName and fame seek him untold.Name and fame seek him untold.Name and fame seek him untold.Name and fame seek him untold.

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4.4.4.4. Firmly fixed in self sereneFirmly fixed in self sereneFirmly fixed in self sereneFirmly fixed in self sereneThe sage looks grander than mountain.The sage looks grander than mountain.The sage looks grander than mountain.The sage looks grander than mountain.

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5.5.5.5. Humility is good for allHumility is good for allHumility is good for allHumility is good for allTo the rich it adds a wealth special.To the rich it adds a wealth special.To the rich it adds a wealth special.To the rich it adds a wealth special.

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6.6.6.6. Who senses five like tortoise holdWho senses five like tortoise holdWho senses five like tortoise holdWho senses five like tortoise holdTheir joyTheir joyTheir joyTheir joy prolongs to births sevenfold.prolongs to births sevenfold.prolongs to births sevenfold.prolongs to births sevenfold.

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7.7.7.7. Rein the tongue if nothing elseRein the tongue if nothing elseRein the tongue if nothing elseRein the tongue if nothing elseOr slips of tongue bring all the woes.Or slips of tongue bring all the woes.Or slips of tongue bring all the woes.Or slips of tongue bring all the woes.

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8.8.8.8. EvEvEvEven a single evil worden a single evil worden a single evil worden a single evil wordWill turn all good results to bad.Will turn all good results to bad.Will turn all good results to bad.Will turn all good results to bad.

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9.9.9.9. The fireThe fireThe fireThe fire----burnt wounds do find a cureburnt wounds do find a cureburnt wounds do find a cureburnt wounds do find a cure

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10.10.10.10. Virtue seeks and peeps to seeVirtue seeks and peeps to seeVirtue seeks and peeps to seeVirtue seeks and peeps to seeSelfSelfSelfSelf----controlled savant anger free.controlled savant anger free.controlled savant anger free.controlled savant anger free.

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1.1.1.1. Decorum does one dignityDecorum does one dignityDecorum does one dignityDecorum does one dignityMore than life guard its purity.More than life guard its purity.More than life guard its purity.More than life guard its purity.

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2.2.2.2. Virtues of conduct all excel;Virtues of conduct all excel;Virtues of conduct all excel;Virtues of conduct all excel;The soul aid should be guarded well.The soul aid should be guarded well.The soul aid should be guarded well.The soul aid should be guarded well.

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3.3.3.3. Good conduct shows good familyGood conduct shows good familyGood conduct shows good familyGood conduct shows good familyLow manners mark anLow manners mark anLow manners mark anLow manners mark anomaly.omaly.omaly.omaly.

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4.4.4.4. Readers recall forgotten lore,Readers recall forgotten lore,Readers recall forgotten lore,Readers recall forgotten lore,But conduct lost returns no more.But conduct lost returns no more.But conduct lost returns no more.But conduct lost returns no more.

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5.5.5.5. The envious prosper but illThe envious prosper but illThe envious prosper but illThe envious prosper but illThe illThe illThe illThe ill----bbbbehaved sinks lower still.ehaved sinks lower still.ehaved sinks lower still.ehaved sinks lower still.

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6.6.6.6. The firm from virtue falter notThe firm from virtue falter notThe firm from virtue falter notThe firm from virtue falter notThey know the ills of evil thought.They know the ills of evil thought.They know the ills of evil thought.They know the ills of evil thought.

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7.7.7.7. Conduct goodConduct goodConduct goodConduct good ennobles man,ennobles man,ennobles man,ennobles man,Bad conduct entails disgrace mean.Bad conduct entails disgrace mean.Bad conduct entails disgrace mean.Bad conduct entails disgrace mean.

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8.8.8.8. Good conduct sows seeds of blessingsGood conduct sows seeds of blessingsGood conduct sows seeds of blessingsGood conduct sows seeds of blessingsBad conduct endless evil brings.Bad conduct endless evil brings.Bad conduct endless evil brings.Bad conduct endless evil brings.

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9.9.9.9. Foul words will never fall from lipsFoul words will never fall from lipsFoul words will never fall from lipsFoul words will never fall from lips

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10.10.10.10. Though read much they are ignorantThough read much they are ignorantThough read much they are ignorantThough read much they are ignorantWhose life is not worldWhose life is not worldWhose life is not worldWhose life is not world----accordant.accordant.accordant.accordant.

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1.1.1.1. Who know the wealth and virtue's wayWho know the wealth and virtue's wayWho know the wealth and virtue's wayWho know the wealth and virtue's wayAfter other's wife do not stray.After other's wife do not stray.After other's wife do not stray.After other's wife do not stray.

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2.2.2.2. He is the worst law breaking boorHe is the worst law breaking boorHe is the worst law breaking boorHe is the worst law breaking boorWhoWhoWhoWho haunts around his neighbour's door.haunts around his neighbour's door.haunts around his neighbour's door.haunts around his neighbour's door.

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3.3.3.3. The vile are dead who evil aimThe vile are dead who evil aimThe vile are dead who evil aimThe vile are dead who evil aimAnd put faithful friends' wives to shame.And put faithful friends' wives to shame.And put faithful friends' wives to shame.And put faithful friends' wives to shame.

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4.4.4.4. Their boasted greatness means nothingTheir boasted greatness means nothingTheir boasted greatness means nothingTheir boasted greatness means nothingWhen to another's wife they cling.When to another's wife they cling.When to another's wife they cling.When to another's wife they cling.

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5.5.5.5. Who trifles with another's wifeWho trifles with another's wifeWho trifles with another's wifeWho trifles with another's wifeHis guilty stain will last for life.His guilty stain will last for life.His guilty stain will last for life.His guilty stain will last for life.

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6.6.6.6. Hatred, sin, fear, and shameHatred, sin, fear, and shameHatred, sin, fear, and shameHatred, sin, fear, and shame----these fourthese fourthese fourthese fourStain adulterers ever more.Stain adulterers ever more.Stain adulterers ever more.Stain adulterers ever more.

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7.7.7.7. He is the righteous householderHe is the righteous householderHe is the righteous householderHe is the righteous householderHis neighbour's wife who covets never.His neighbour's wife who covets never.His neighbour's wife who covets never.His neighbour's wife who covets never.

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8.8.8.8. They lead a highThey lead a highThey lead a highThey lead a high----souled manly lifesouled manly lifesouled manly lifesouled manly lifeThe pure who eye not another's wife.The pure who eye not another's wife.The pure who eye not another's wife.The pure who eye not another's wife.

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9.9.9.9. Good in storm bound earth is with thosGood in storm bound earth is with thosGood in storm bound earth is with thosGood in storm bound earth is with thoseeee

Who clasp not arms of another's spouse.Who clasp not arms of another's spouse.Who clasp not arms of another's spouse.Who clasp not arms of another's spouse. 149

10.10.10.10. Sinners breaking virtue's behestSinners breaking virtue's behestSinners breaking virtue's behestSinners breaking virtue's behestLust not for another's wife at least.Lust not for another's wife at least.Lust not for another's wife at least.Lust not for another's wife at least.

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1.1.1.1. As earth bears up with diggers tooAs earth bears up with diggers tooAs earth bears up with diggers tooAs earth bears up with diggers tooTo bear revilers is prime virtue.To bear revilers is prime virtue.To bear revilers is prime virtue.To bear revilers is prime virtue.

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2.2.2.2. Forgive insults is a good habitForgive insults is a good habitForgive insults is a good habitForgive insults is a good habitBetter it is to forget it.Better it is to forget it.Better it is to forget it.Better it is to forget it.

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3.3.3.3. Neglect the guest is dearth of dearthNeglect the guest is dearth of dearthNeglect the guest is dearth of dearthNeglect the guest is dearth of dearthTo bear with fools is strength of strength.To bear with fools is strength of strength.To bear with fools is strength of strength.To bear with fools is strength of strength.

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4.4.4.4. Practice of patient qualityPractice of patient qualityPractice of patient qualityPractice of patient qualityRetains intact itRetains intact itRetains intact itRetains intact itegrity.egrity.egrity.egrity.

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5.5.5.5. Vengeance is not in esteem heldVengeance is not in esteem heldVengeance is not in esteem heldVengeance is not in esteem heldPatience is praised as hidden gold.Patience is praised as hidden gold.Patience is praised as hidden gold.Patience is praised as hidden gold.

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6.6.6.6. Revenge accords but one day'Revenge accords but one day'Revenge accords but one day'Revenge accords but one day's joys joys joys joyPatience carries its praise for aye.Patience carries its praise for aye.Patience carries its praise for aye.Patience carries its praise for aye.

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7.7.7.7. Though others cause you wanton painThough others cause you wanton painThough others cause you wanton painThough others cause you wanton painGrieve not; from unjust harm refrain.Grieve not; from unjust harm refrain.Grieve not; from unjust harm refrain.Grieve not; from unjust harm refrain.

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8.8.8.8. By noble forbearance vanquishBy noble forbearance vanquishBy noble forbearance vanquishBy noble forbearance vanquishThe proud that have caused you anguish.The proud that have caused you anguish.The proud that have caused you anguish.The proud that have caused you anguish.

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9.9.9.9. More than ascetics they are pureMore than ascetics they are pureMore than ascetics they are pureMore than ascetics they are pure

Who bitter tongues meekly endure.Who bitter tongues meekly endure.Who bitter tongues meekly endure.Who bitter tongues meekly endure. 159

10.10.10.10. Who fast are great to do penanceWho fast are great to do penanceWho fast are great to do penanceWho fast are great to do penanceGreater are they who bear offence.Greater are they who bear offence.Greater are they who bear offence.Greater are they who bear offence.

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1.1.1.1. Deem your heart as virtuousDeem your heart as virtuousDeem your heart as virtuousDeem your heart as virtuousWhen yoWhen yoWhen yoWhen your nature is not jealous.ur nature is not jealous.ur nature is not jealous.ur nature is not jealous.

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2.2.2.2. No excellence excels the oneNo excellence excels the oneNo excellence excels the oneNo excellence excels the oneThat by nature envies none.That by nature envies none.That by nature envies none.That by nature envies none.

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3.3.3.3. Who envies others'Who envies others'Who envies others'Who envies others' good fortunegood fortunegood fortunegood fortuneCan't prosper in virtue of his own.Can't prosper in virtue of his own.Can't prosper in virtue of his own.Can't prosper in virtue of his own.

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4.4.4.4. The wise through envy don't others wrongThe wise through envy don't others wrongThe wise through envy don't others wrongThe wise through envy don't others wrongKnowing that woes from evils throng.Knowing that woes from evils throng.Knowing that woes from evils throng.Knowing that woes from evils throng.

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5.5.5.5. Man shall be wrecked by envy's whimMan shall be wrecked by envy's whimMan shall be wrecked by envy's whimMan shall be wrecked by envy's whimEven if enemies spare him.Even if enemies spare him.Even if enemies spare him.Even if enemies spare him.

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6.6.6.6. Who envies gifts shall suffer ruinWho envies gifts shall suffer ruinWho envies gifts shall suffer ruinWho envies gifts shall suffer ruinWithout food and clothes with his kin.Without food and clothes with his kin.Without food and clothes with his kin.Without food and clothes with his kin.

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7.7.7.7. Fortune deserts the enviousFortune deserts the enviousFortune deserts the enviousFortune deserts the enviousLeaving misfortune omnious.Leaving misfortune omnious.Leaving misfortune omnious.Leaving misfortune omnious.

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8.8.8.8. Caitiff envy despoils wealthCaitiff envy despoils wealthCaitiff envy despoils wealthCaitiff envy despoils wealthAnd drags one into evil path.And drags one into evil path.And drags one into evil path.And drags one into evil path.

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9.9.9.9. Why is envy rich, goodmen poorWhy is envy rich, goodmen poorWhy is envy rich, goodmen poorWhy is envy rich, goodmen poor

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10.10.10.10. The envious prosper neverThe envious prosper neverThe envious prosper neverThe envious prosper neverThe envyless prosper ever.The envyless prosper ever.The envyless prosper ever.The envyless prosper ever.

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1.1.1.1. Who covets others' honest wealthWho covets others' honest wealthWho covets others' honest wealthWho covets others' honest wealthThat greed ruins his house forthwith.That greed ruins his house forthwith.That greed ruins his house forthwith.That greed ruins his house forthwith.

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2.2.2.2. Who shrink with shamWho shrink with shamWho shrink with shamWho shrink with shame from sin, refraine from sin, refraine from sin, refraine from sin, refrainFrom coveting which brings ruin.From coveting which brings ruin.From coveting which brings ruin.From coveting which brings ruin.

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3.3.3.3. For spiritual bliss who longFor spiritual bliss who longFor spiritual bliss who longFor spiritual bliss who longFor fleeting joy commit no wrong.For fleeting joy commit no wrong.For fleeting joy commit no wrong.For fleeting joy commit no wrong.

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4.4.4.4. The truthThe truthThe truthThe truth----knowers of senseknowers of senseknowers of senseknowers of sense----controlcontrolcontrolcontrolThough in want covet not at all.Though in want covet not at all.Though in want covet not at all.Though in want covet not at all.

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5.5.5.5. What is one's subtle wisdom worthWhat is one's subtle wisdom worthWhat is one's subtle wisdom worthWhat is one's subtle wisdom worthIf it deals ill with all on earth.If it deals ill with all on earth.If it deals ill with all on earth.If it deals ill with all on earth.

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6.6.6.6. Who seeks for grace on righteous pathWho seeks for grace on righteous pathWho seeks for grace on righteous pathWho seeks for grace on righteous pathSuffers by evil covetous wealth.Suffers by evil covetous wealth.Suffers by evil covetous wealth.Suffers by evil covetous wealth.

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7.7.7.7. Shun the fruit of covetousnessShun the fruit of covetousnessShun the fruit of covetousnessShun the fruit of covetousnessAll its yield is inglorious.All its yield is inglorious.All its yield is inglorious.All its yield is inglorious.

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8.8.8.8. The mark of lasting wealth is shownThe mark of lasting wealth is shownThe mark of lasting wealth is shownThe mark of lasting wealth is shownBy not coveting others' own.By not coveting others' own.By not coveting others' own.By not coveting others' own.

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9.9.9.9. Fortune seeks the just and wiseFortune seeks the just and wiseFortune seeks the just and wiseFortune seeks the just and wise

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10.10.10.10. Desireless, greatness conquers all;Desireless, greatness conquers all;Desireless, greatness conquers all;Desireless, greatness conquers all;Coveting misers ruined fall.Coveting misers ruined fall.Coveting misers ruined fall.Coveting misers ruined fall.

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1.1.1.1. Though a man from vThough a man from vThough a man from vThough a man from virtue strays,irtue strays,irtue strays,irtue strays,To keep from slander brings him praise.To keep from slander brings him praise.To keep from slander brings him praise.To keep from slander brings him praise.

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2.2.2.2. Who bite behind, and before smileWho bite behind, and before smileWho bite behind, and before smileWho bite behind, and before smileAre worse than open traitors vile.Are worse than open traitors vile.Are worse than open traitors vile.Are worse than open traitors vile.

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3.3.3.3. Virtue thinks it better to die,Virtue thinks it better to die,Virtue thinks it better to die,Virtue thinks it better to die,Than live to backbite and to lie.Than live to backbite and to lie.Than live to backbite and to lie.Than live to backbite and to lie.

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4.4.4.4. Though harsh you speak in one's presenceThough harsh you speak in one's presenceThough harsh you speak in one's presenceThough harsh you speak in one's presenceAbuse is worse in his absence.Abuse is worse in his absence.Abuse is worse in his absence.Abuse is worse in his absence.

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5.5.5.5. Who turns to slander makes it plainWho turns to slander makes it plainWho turns to slander makes it plainWho turns to slander makes it plainHis praise of virtue is in vain.His praise of virtue is in vain.His praise of virtue is in vain.His praise of virtue is in vain.

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6.6.6.6. His failings will be found and shown,His failings will be found and shown,His failings will be found and shown,His failings will be found and shown,Who makes another's failingsWho makes another's failingsWho makes another's failingsWho makes another's failings known.known.known.known.

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7.7.7.7. By pleasing words who make not friendsBy pleasing words who make not friendsBy pleasing words who make not friendsBy pleasing words who make not friendsSever their hearts by hostile trends.Sever their hearts by hostile trends.Sever their hearts by hostile trends.Sever their hearts by hostile trends.

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8.8.8.8. What will they not toWhat will they not toWhat will they not toWhat will they not to strangers dostrangers dostrangers dostrangers doWho bring their friends' defects to view?Who bring their friends' defects to view?Who bring their friends' defects to view?Who bring their friends' defects to view?

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9.9.9.9. The world in mercy bears his loadThe world in mercy bears his loadThe world in mercy bears his loadThe world in mercy bears his load

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10.10.10.10. No harm would fall to any manNo harm would fall to any manNo harm would fall to any manNo harm would fall to any manIf each his own defect could scan.If each his own defect could scan.If each his own defect could scan.If each his own defect could scan.

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1.1.1.1. Vain talk before many is worseVain talk before many is worseVain talk before many is worseVain talk before many is worseThan doing to friendsThan doing to friendsThan doing to friendsThan doing to friends deeds adverse.deeds adverse.deeds adverse.deeds adverse.

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2.2.2.2. Vain talk before many is worseVain talk before many is worseVain talk before many is worseVain talk before many is worseThan doing to friends deeds adverse.Than doing to friends deeds adverse.Than doing to friends deeds adverse.Than doing to friends deeds adverse.

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3.3.3.3. The babbler's hasty lips proclaiThe babbler's hasty lips proclaiThe babbler's hasty lips proclaiThe babbler's hasty lips proclaimmmmThat "goodThat "goodThat "goodThat "good----forforforfor----nothing" is his name.nothing" is his name.nothing" is his name.nothing" is his name.

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4.4.4.4. Vain words before an assemblyVain words before an assemblyVain words before an assemblyVain words before an assemblyWill make all gains and goodness flee.Will make all gains and goodness flee.Will make all gains and goodness flee.Will make all gains and goodness flee.

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5.5.5.5. GloryGloryGloryGlory and grace will go awayand grace will go awayand grace will go awayand grace will go awayWhen savants silly nonsense say.When savants silly nonsense say.When savants silly nonsense say.When savants silly nonsense say.

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6.6.6.6. Call him a human chaff who pridesCall him a human chaff who pridesCall him a human chaff who pridesCall him a human chaff who pridesHimself in weightless idle words.Himself in weightless idle words.Himself in weightless idle words.Himself in weightless idle words.

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7.7.7.7. Let not men of worth vainly quackLet not men of worth vainly quackLet not men of worth vainly quackLet not men of worth vainly quackEven if they would roughly speak.Even if they would roughly speak.Even if they would roughly speak.Even if they would roughly speak.

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8.8.8.8. The wise who weigh the worth refrainThe wise who weigh the worth refrainThe wise who weigh the worth refrainThe wise who weigh the worth refrainFrom words that have no grain and brain.From words that have no grain and brain.From words that have no grain and brain.From words that have no grain and brain.

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9.9.9.9. The wise of spotless selfThe wise of spotless selfThe wise of spotless selfThe wise of spotless self----visionvisionvisionvision

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10.10.10.10. To purpose speak the fruitful wordTo purpose speak the fruitful wordTo purpose speak the fruitful wordTo purpose speak the fruitful wordAnd never indulge in useless loaAnd never indulge in useless loaAnd never indulge in useless loaAnd never indulge in useless load.d.d.d.

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1.1.1.1. Sinners fear not the pride of sin.Sinners fear not the pride of sin.Sinners fear not the pride of sin.Sinners fear not the pride of sin.The worthy dread the ill within.The worthy dread the ill within.The worthy dread the ill within.The worthy dread the ill within.

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2.2.2.2. Since evil begeSince evil begeSince evil begeSince evil begets evil direts evil direts evil direts evil direFear ye evil more than fire.Fear ye evil more than fire.Fear ye evil more than fire.Fear ye evil more than fire.

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3.3.3.3. The wisest of the wise are thoseThe wisest of the wise are thoseThe wisest of the wise are thoseThe wisest of the wise are thoseWho injure not even their foes.Who injure not even their foes.Who injure not even their foes.Who injure not even their foes.

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4.4.4.4. His ruin virtueHis ruin virtueHis ruin virtueHis ruin virtue plots who plansplots who plansplots who plansplots who plansThe ruin of another man's.The ruin of another man's.The ruin of another man's.The ruin of another man's.

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5.5.5.5. Who makes poverty plea for illWho makes poverty plea for illWho makes poverty plea for illWho makes poverty plea for illShall reduce himself poorer still.Shall reduce himself poorer still.Shall reduce himself poorer still.Shall reduce himself poorer still.

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6.6.6.6. From wFrom wFrom wFrom wounding others let him refrainounding others let him refrainounding others let him refrainounding others let him refrainWho would from harm himself remain.Who would from harm himself remain.Who would from harm himself remain.Who would from harm himself remain.

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7.7.7.7. Men may escape other foes and liveMen may escape other foes and liveMen may escape other foes and liveMen may escape other foes and liveBut sin its deadly blow will give.But sin its deadly blow will give.But sin its deadly blow will give.But sin its deadly blow will give.

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8.8.8.8. Ruin follows who evil doRuin follows who evil doRuin follows who evil doRuin follows who evil doAs shadow follows as they go.As shadow follows as they go.As shadow follows as they go.As shadow follows as they go.

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9.9.9.9. Let none who loves himself at allLet none who loves himself at allLet none who loves himself at allLet none who loves himself at all

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10.10.10.10. He is secure, know ye, from illsHe is secure, know ye, from illsHe is secure, know ye, from illsHe is secure, know ye, from illsWho slips not right path to do evils.Who slips not right path to do evils.Who slips not right path to do evils.Who slips not right path to do evils.

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1.1.1.1. Duty demands nothing in turn;Duty demands nothing in turn;Duty demands nothing in turn;Duty demands nothing in turn;How can the world recompeHow can the world recompeHow can the world recompeHow can the world recompense rain?nse rain?nse rain?nse rain?

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2.2.2.2. All the wealth that toils giveAll the wealth that toils giveAll the wealth that toils giveAll the wealth that toils giveIs meant to serve those who deserve.Is meant to serve those who deserve.Is meant to serve those who deserve.Is meant to serve those who deserve.

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3.3.3.3. In heav'n and earth 'tis haIn heav'n and earth 'tis haIn heav'n and earth 'tis haIn heav'n and earth 'tis hard to findrd to findrd to findrd to findA greater good than being kind.A greater good than being kind.A greater good than being kind.A greater good than being kind.

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4.4.4.4. He lives who knows befitting actHe lives who knows befitting actHe lives who knows befitting actHe lives who knows befitting actOthers are deemed as dead in fact.Others are deemed as dead in fact.Others are deemed as dead in fact.Others are deemed as dead in fact.

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5.5.5.5. TheTheTheThe wealth that wise and kind do makewealth that wise and kind do makewealth that wise and kind do makewealth that wise and kind do makeIs like water that fills a lake.Is like water that fills a lake.Is like water that fills a lake.Is like water that fills a lake.

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6.6.6.6. Who plenty gets and plenty givesWho plenty gets and plenty givesWho plenty gets and plenty givesWho plenty gets and plenty givesIs like townIs like townIs like townIs like town----tree teeming with fruits.tree teeming with fruits.tree teeming with fruits.tree teeming with fruits.

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7.7.7.7. The wealth of a wideThe wealth of a wideThe wealth of a wideThe wealth of a wide----hearted soulhearted soulhearted soulhearted soulIs a herbal tree that healeth all.Is a herbal tree that healeth all.Is a herbal tree that healeth all.Is a herbal tree that healeth all.

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8.8.8.8. Though seers may fall on evil daysThough seers may fall on evil daysThough seers may fall on evil daysThough seers may fall on evil daysTheir sense of duty never strays.Their sense of duty never strays.Their sense of duty never strays.Their sense of duty never strays.

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9.9.9.9. The good man's poverty and griefThe good man's poverty and griefThe good man's poverty and griefThe good man's poverty and grief

Is want of means to give relief.Is want of means to give relief.Is want of means to give relief.Is want of means to give relief. 219

10.10.10.10. By good if ruin comes acrossBy good if ruin comes acrossBy good if ruin comes acrossBy good if ruin comes acrossSell yourself to save that loss.Sell yourself to save that loss.Sell yourself to save that loss.Sell yourself to save that loss.

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1.1.1.1. To give the poor is charityTo give the poor is charityTo give the poor is charityTo give the poor is charityThe rest is loan and vanity.The rest is loan and vanity.The rest is loan and vanity.The rest is loan and vanity.

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2.2.2.2. To beg is bad e'en from the goodTo beg is bad e'en from the goodTo beg is bad e'en from the goodTo beg is bad e'en from the goodTo giveTo giveTo giveTo give is good, were heaven forbid.is good, were heaven forbid.is good, were heaven forbid.is good, were heaven forbid.

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3.3.3.3. No pleading, "I am nothing worth,"No pleading, "I am nothing worth,"No pleading, "I am nothing worth,"No pleading, "I am nothing worth,"But giving marks a noble birth.But giving marks a noble birth.But giving marks a noble birth.But giving marks a noble birth.

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4.4.4.4. The cry for alms is painfulThe cry for alms is painfulThe cry for alms is painfulThe cry for alms is painful sightsightsightsightUntil the giver sees him bright.Until the giver sees him bright.Until the giver sees him bright.Until the giver sees him bright.

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5.5.5.5. Higher's power which hunger curesHigher's power which hunger curesHigher's power which hunger curesHigher's power which hunger curesThan that of penance which endures.Than that of penance which endures.Than that of penance which endures.Than that of penance which endures.

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6.6.6.6. Drive froDrive froDrive froDrive from the poor their gnawing painsm the poor their gnawing painsm the poor their gnawing painsm the poor their gnawing painsIf room you seek to store your gains.If room you seek to store your gains.If room you seek to store your gains.If room you seek to store your gains.

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7.7.7.7. Who shares his food with those who needWho shares his food with those who needWho shares his food with those who needWho shares his food with those who needHunger shall not harm his creed.Hunger shall not harm his creed.Hunger shall not harm his creed.Hunger shall not harm his creed.

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8.8.8.8. The joy of give and take they loseThe joy of give and take they loseThe joy of give and take they loseThe joy of give and take they loseHardHardHardHard----hearted rich whose hoarding fails.hearted rich whose hoarding fails.hearted rich whose hoarding fails.hearted rich whose hoarding fails.

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9.9.9.9. Worse than begging is that boardingWorse than begging is that boardingWorse than begging is that boardingWorse than begging is that boarding

Alone what one's greed is hoarding.Alone what one's greed is hoarding.Alone what one's greed is hoarding.Alone what one's greed is hoarding. 229

10.10.10.10. Nothing is more painful than deathNothing is more painful than deathNothing is more painful than deathNothing is more painful than deathYet more is pain of giftless dearth.Yet more is pain of giftless dearth.Yet more is pain of giftless dearth.Yet more is pain of giftless dearth.

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1.1.1.1. They gather fame who freely giveThey gather fame who freely giveThey gather fame who freely giveThey gather fame who freely giveThe greatestThe greatestThe greatestThe greatest gain for all that live.gain for all that live.gain for all that live.gain for all that live.

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2.2.2.2. The glory of the almsThe glory of the almsThe glory of the almsThe glory of the alms----givergivergivergiverIs praised aloud as popular.Is praised aloud as popular.Is praised aloud as popular.Is praised aloud as popular.

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3.3.3.3. Nothing else lasts on earthNothing else lasts on earthNothing else lasts on earthNothing else lasts on earth for e'erfor e'erfor e'erfor e'erSaving high fame of the giver!Saving high fame of the giver!Saving high fame of the giver!Saving high fame of the giver!

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4.4.4.4. From hailing gods heavens will ceaseFrom hailing gods heavens will ceaseFrom hailing gods heavens will ceaseFrom hailing gods heavens will ceaseTo hail the men of lasting praiseTo hail the men of lasting praiseTo hail the men of lasting praiseTo hail the men of lasting praise

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5.5.5.5. Fame iFame iFame iFame in fall and life in deathn fall and life in deathn fall and life in deathn fall and life in deathAre rare but for the soulful worth.Are rare but for the soulful worth.Are rare but for the soulful worth.Are rare but for the soulful worth.

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6.6.6.6. Be born with fame if birth you wantBe born with fame if birth you wantBe born with fame if birth you wantBe born with fame if birth you wantIf not of birth you must not vaunt.If not of birth you must not vaunt.If not of birth you must not vaunt.If not of birth you must not vaunt.

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7.7.7.7. Why grieve at those who blame the shameWhy grieve at those who blame the shameWhy grieve at those who blame the shameWhy grieve at those who blame the shameOf those who cannot live in fame?Of those who cannot live in fame?Of those who cannot live in fame?Of those who cannot live in fame?

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8.8.8.8. To men on earth it is a shameTo men on earth it is a shameTo men on earth it is a shameTo men on earth it is a shameNot to beget the child of fame.Not to beget the child of fame.Not to beget the child of fame.Not to beget the child of fame.

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9.9.9.9. The land will shrink in yield if menThe land will shrink in yield if menThe land will shrink in yield if menThe land will shrink in yield if men

O'erburden it without renown.O'erburden it without renown.O'erburden it without renown.O'erburden it without renown. 239

10.10.10.10. They live who live without blemishThey live who live without blemishThey live who live without blemishThey live who live without blemishThe blameful ones do not fluriThe blameful ones do not fluriThe blameful ones do not fluriThe blameful ones do not flurish.sh.sh.sh.

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1.1.1.1. The wealth of wealth is wealth of graceThe wealth of wealth is wealth of graceThe wealth of wealth is wealth of graceThe wealth of wealth is wealth of graceEarthly wealth e'en the basest has.Earthly wealth e'en the basest has.Earthly wealth e'en the basest has.Earthly wealth e'en the basest has.

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2.2.2.2. Seek by souSeek by souSeek by souSeek by sound ways good compassion;nd ways good compassion;nd ways good compassion;nd ways good compassion;All faiths mark that forAll faiths mark that forAll faiths mark that forAll faiths mark that for----salvation.salvation.salvation.salvation.

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3.3.3.3. The hearts of mercy shall not goThe hearts of mercy shall not goThe hearts of mercy shall not goThe hearts of mercy shall not goInto dark worlds of gruesome woe.Into dark worlds of gruesome woe.Into dark worlds of gruesome woe.Into dark worlds of gruesome woe.

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4.4.4.4. His soul is free from dread of sinsHis soul is free from dread of sinsHis soul is free from dread of sinsHis soul is free from dread of sinsWhose mercy serveth all beings.Whose mercy serveth all beings.Whose mercy serveth all beings.Whose mercy serveth all beings.

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5.5.5.5. The wide windThe wide windThe wide windThe wide wind----fed world witness bears:fed world witness bears:fed world witness bears:fed world witness bears:Men of mercy meet not sorrows.Men of mercy meet not sorrows.Men of mercy meet not sorrows.Men of mercy meet not sorrows.

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6.6.6.6. Who grace forsake and graceless actWho grace forsake and graceless actWho grace forsake and graceless actWho grace forsake and graceless actThe former loss and woes forget.The former loss and woes forget.The former loss and woes forget.The former loss and woes forget.

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7.7.7.7. This world is not for weathless onesThis world is not for weathless onesThis world is not for weathless onesThis world is not for weathless onesThat world is nThat world is nThat world is nThat world is not for graceless swines.ot for graceless swines.ot for graceless swines.ot for graceless swines.

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8.8.8.8. The wealthless may prosper one day;The wealthless may prosper one day;The wealthless may prosper one day;The wealthless may prosper one day;The graceless never bloom agay.The graceless never bloom agay.The graceless never bloom agay.The graceless never bloom agay.

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9.9.9.9. LikeLikeLikeLike Truth twisted by confused mindTruth twisted by confused mindTruth twisted by confused mindTruth twisted by confused mind

Wisdom is vain in hearts unkind.Wisdom is vain in hearts unkind.Wisdom is vain in hearts unkind.Wisdom is vain in hearts unkind. 249

10.10.10.10. Think how you feel before the strongThink how you feel before the strongThink how you feel before the strongThink how you feel before the strongWhen to the feeble you do wrong.When to the feeble you do wrong.When to the feeble you do wrong.When to the feeble you do wrong.

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1.1.1.1. What graciousness can one commandWhat graciousness can one commandWhat graciousness can one commandWhat graciousness can one commandwho feeds his flesh by flesh gourmand.who feeds his flesh by flesh gourmand.who feeds his flesh by flesh gourmand.who feeds his flesh by flesh gourmand.

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2.2.2.2. The thriftless have no propertyThe thriftless have no propertyThe thriftless have no propertyThe thriftless have no propertyAnd fleshAnd fleshAnd fleshAnd flesh----eaters haeaters haeaters haeaters have no pity.ve no pity.ve no pity.ve no pity.

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3.3.3.3. Who wields a steel is steelWho wields a steel is steelWho wields a steel is steelWho wields a steel is steel----heartedheartedheartedheartedWho tastes body is hardWho tastes body is hardWho tastes body is hardWho tastes body is hard----hearted.hearted.hearted.hearted.

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4.4.4.4. If mercilessIf mercilessIf mercilessIf merciless it is to kill,it is to kill,it is to kill,it is to kill,To kill and eat is disgraceful.To kill and eat is disgraceful.To kill and eat is disgraceful.To kill and eat is disgraceful.

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5.5.5.5. Off with flesh; a life you saveOff with flesh; a life you saveOff with flesh; a life you saveOff with flesh; a life you saveThe eater hell's mouth shall not waive!The eater hell's mouth shall not waive!The eater hell's mouth shall not waive!The eater hell's mouth shall not waive!

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6.6.6.6. None would kill and sell the fleshNone would kill and sell the fleshNone would kill and sell the fleshNone would kill and sell the fleshFor eating it if they don't wish.For eating it if they don't wish.For eating it if they don't wish.For eating it if they don't wish.

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7.7.7.7. From eating flesh men must abstainFrom eating flesh men must abstainFrom eating flesh men must abstainFrom eating flesh men must abstainIf they but feel the being's pain.If they but feel the being's pain.If they but feel the being's pain.If they but feel the being's pain.

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8.8.8.8. Whose mind from illusion is freedWhose mind from illusion is freedWhose mind from illusion is freedWhose mind from illusion is freedRefuse on lifeless flesh to feed.Refuse on lifeless flesh to feed.Refuse on lifeless flesh to feed.Refuse on lifeless flesh to feed.

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9.9.9.9. Not toNot toNot toNot to----killkillkillkill----andandandand----eat, trulyeat, trulyeat, trulyeat, truly

Excels thousand pourings ofExcels thousand pourings ofExcels thousand pourings ofExcels thousand pourings of ghee!ghee!ghee!ghee! . 259

10.10.10.10. All lives shall lift their palms to himAll lives shall lift their palms to himAll lives shall lift their palms to himAll lives shall lift their palms to himWho eats not flesh nor kills with whim.Who eats not flesh nor kills with whim.Who eats not flesh nor kills with whim.Who eats not flesh nor kills with whim.

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1.1.1.1. Pains endPains endPains endPains endure; pain not beingsure; pain not beingsure; pain not beingsure; pain not beingsThis is the type of true penance.This is the type of true penance.This is the type of true penance.This is the type of true penance.

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2.2.2.2. Penance is fit for penitents 262Penance is fit for penitents 262Penance is fit for penitents 262Penance is fit for penitents 262Not for him who in vain pretends.Not for him who in vain pretends.Not for him who in vain pretends.Not for him who in vain pretends.

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3.3.3.3. Is it to true penitent's aid,Is it to true penitent's aid,Is it to true penitent's aid,Is it to true penitent's aid,That others austere path avoid?That others austere path avoid?That others austere path avoid?That others austere path avoid?

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4.4.4.4. n penance lies the power to saven penance lies the power to saven penance lies the power to saven penance lies the power to saveThe friends and foil the foe and knave.The friends and foil the foe and knave.The friends and foil the foe and knave.The friends and foil the foe and knave.

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5.5.5.5. What they wish as they wish is wonWhat they wish as they wish is wonWhat they wish as they wish is wonWhat they wish as they wish is wonHere hence by men penance is done.Here hence by men penance is done.Here hence by men penance is done.Here hence by men penance is done.

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6.6.6.6. Who do penance achieve their aimWho do penance achieve their aimWho do penance achieve their aimWho do penance achieve their aimOthers desireOthers desireOthers desireOthers desire----rid themselves harm.rid themselves harm.rid themselves harm.rid themselves harm.

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7.7.7.7. Pure and bright gets the gold in fire;Pure and bright gets the gold in fire;Pure and bright gets the gold in fire;Pure and bright gets the gold in fire;and so the life by pain austere.and so the life by pain austere.and so the life by pain austere.and so the life by pain austere.

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8.8.8.8. He worship wins from every soulHe worship wins from every soulHe worship wins from every soulHe worship wins from every soulWho Master is by soul control.Who Master is by soul control.Who Master is by soul control.Who Master is by soul control.

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9.9.9.9. They can even defy deathThey can even defy deathThey can even defy deathThey can even defy death

Who get by penance godly strenth.Who get by penance godly strenth.Who get by penance godly strenth.Who get by penance godly strenth. . 269

10.10.10.10. Many are poor aMany are poor aMany are poor aMany are poor and few are richnd few are richnd few are richnd few are richFor they care not for penance much.For they care not for penance much.For they care not for penance much.For they care not for penance much.

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1.1.1.1. Elements five of feigned lifeElements five of feigned lifeElements five of feigned lifeElements five of feigned lifeOf a sly hypocrite within laugh.Of a sly hypocrite within laugh.Of a sly hypocrite within laugh.Of a sly hypocrite within laugh.

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2.2.2.2. Of what avail are skyOf what avail are skyOf what avail are skyOf what avail are sky----high showshigh showshigh showshigh showsWhen guild the conscience gnaws and knows.When guild the conscience gnaws and knows.When guild the conscience gnaws and knows.When guild the conscience gnaws and knows.

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3.3.3.3. Vaunting sainthood while week withinVaunting sainthood while week withinVaunting sainthood while week withinVaunting sainthood while week withinSeems a grazer with tiger skin.Seems a grazer with tiger skin.Seems a grazer with tiger skin.Seems a grazer with tiger skin.

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4.4.4.4. Sinning in saintly show is likeSinning in saintly show is likeSinning in saintly show is likeSinning in saintly show is likeFowlers in ambush birds to strike.Fowlers in ambush birds to strike.Fowlers in ambush birds to strike.Fowlers in ambush birds to strike.

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5.5.5.5. Who false within but freedom feignWho false within but freedom feignWho false within but freedom feignWho false within but freedom feignShall mShall mShall mShall moan "What have we done" with pain.oan "What have we done" with pain.oan "What have we done" with pain.oan "What have we done" with pain.

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6.6.6.6. Vilest is he who seems a saintVilest is he who seems a saintVilest is he who seems a saintVilest is he who seems a saintCheating the world without restraint.Cheating the world without restraint.Cheating the world without restraint.Cheating the world without restraint.

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7.7.7.7. BerryBerryBerryBerry----red is his outward view,red is his outward view,red is his outward view,red is his outward view,Black like its nose his inward hue.Black like its nose his inward hue.Black like its nose his inward hue.Black like its nose his inward hue.

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8.8.8.8. Filthy in mind some bathe in streamsFilthy in mind some bathe in streamsFilthy in mind some bathe in streamsFilthy in mind some bathe in streamsHiding sins in showy extremes.Hiding sins in showy extremes.Hiding sins in showy extremes.Hiding sins in showy extremes.

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9.9.9.9. Know men by acts and not by formsKnow men by acts and not by formsKnow men by acts and not by formsKnow men by acts and not by forms

Strait arrow kills, bent lute but charms.Strait arrow kills, bent lute but charms.Strait arrow kills, bent lute but charms.Strait arrow kills, bent lute but charms. . 279

10.10.10.10. No balding nor tangling the hair!No balding nor tangling the hair!No balding nor tangling the hair!No balding nor tangling the hair!Abstain from condemned acts with care.Abstain from condemned acts with care.Abstain from condemned acts with care.Abstain from condemned acts with care.

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1.1.1.1. Let him who would reproachless beLet him who would reproachless beLet him who would reproachless beLet him who would reproachless beFrom all frauds guard his conscience free.From all frauds guard his conscience free.From all frauds guard his conscience free.From all frauds guard his conscience free.

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2.2.2.2. "We will by fraud w"We will by fraud w"We will by fraud w"We will by fraud win other's wealth"in other's wealth"in other's wealth"in other's wealth"Even this thought is sin and stealth.Even this thought is sin and stealth.Even this thought is sin and stealth.Even this thought is sin and stealth.

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3.3.3.3. The gain by fraud may overflowThe gain by fraud may overflowThe gain by fraud may overflowThe gain by fraud may overflowBut swift to ruin it shall go.But swift to ruin it shall go.But swift to ruin it shall go.But swift to ruin it shall go.

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4.4.4.4. The fruit that fraud and greed obtainThe fruit that fraud and greed obtainThe fruit that fraud and greed obtainThe fruit that fraud and greed obtainShall end in endless grief and pain.Shall end in endless grief and pain.Shall end in endless grief and pain.Shall end in endless grief and pain.

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5.5.5.5. Love and Grace are not their worthLove and Grace are not their worthLove and Grace are not their worthLove and Grace are not their worthWho watch to waylay dozer's wealth.Who watch to waylay dozer's wealth.Who watch to waylay dozer's wealth.Who watch to waylay dozer's wealth.

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6.6.6.6. They cannot walk in measured boundsThey cannot walk in measured boundsThey can

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