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Him here he found preparing for the field
His bow, his breast-plate, and his glittering shield:
Whilst beauteous Helen 'mongst her maids in state
Their several works and tasks disposing sate.

— John Ogilby Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

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They that have Power to do, may, when they will,
Pick Quarrels, and, pretending Justice, kill.

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

Those that can Help, to Hurt may find a way.

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When they and Venus to his cottage came,
For lust-rewards prefer'd the Cyprian dame.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Then let him swear he ne'er the lady knew,
And did with her as men with women do.

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Love Conquers all, let us submit to Love.

The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro (1654)

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