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... give them both the lie . Tell potentates they live Acting by others ' actions , Not loved unless they give , Not strong but by their factions . If potentates reply , Give potentates the lie . Tell men of high condition That rule affairs ...
... give them both the lie . Tell potentates they live Acting by others ' actions , Not loved unless they give , Not strong but by their factions . If potentates reply , Give potentates the lie . Tell men of high condition That rule affairs ...
Page 945
... Give every one the lie . Tell wit how much it wrangles In tickle points of niceness ; Tell wisdom she entangles Herself in over - wiseness . And when they do reply , Straight give them both the lie . Tell physic of her boldness , Tell ...
... Give every one the lie . Tell wit how much it wrangles In tickle points of niceness ; Tell wisdom she entangles Herself in over - wiseness . And when they do reply , Straight give them both the lie . Tell physic of her boldness , Tell ...
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... give them still the lie . Tell fortune of her blindness , Tell nature of decay , Tell friendship of unkindness , Tell justice of delay . And if they will reply , Then give them all the lie . Tell arts they have no soundness , But vary ...
... give them still the lie . Tell fortune of her blindness , Tell nature of decay , Tell friendship of unkindness , Tell justice of delay . And if they will reply , Then give them all the lie . Tell arts they have no soundness , But vary ...
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