Lord of himself, though not of lands;
And having nothing, yet hath all.

SIR HENRY WOTTON.



[Notes: _Sir Henry Wotton_ (1568-1639). A poet, ambassador, and
miscellaneous writer, in the reign of James I.


_Born or taught_ = whether from natural character or by training.


_Nor ruin make oppressors great_ = nor _his_ ruin, &c.


_How deepest wounds are given with praise_. How praise may only cover
some concealed injury.]




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MAN'S SERVANTS.