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Hath any wronged thee? be bravely revenged slight it, and the work is begun forgive it, and it is finished he is below himself that is not above an injury.

Francis Quarles

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Francis Quarles
Age: 52 †
Born: 1592
Born: May 8
Died: 1644
Died: September 8
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Havering
Injury
Forgive
Forgiveness
Revenged
Forgiving
Bravely
Thee
Wronged
Finished
Slight
Work
Begun
Hath

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Even as the needle that directs the hour, (Touched with the loadstone) by the secret power Of hidden Nature, points upon the pole Even so the wavering powers of my soul, Touch'd by the virtue of Thy spirit, flee From what is earth, and point alone to Thee.
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Neutrality is dangerous, whereby thou becomest a necessary prey to the conqueror.
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