155. PEACE NOT PERMANENT

Great cities seldom rest; if there be none
T' invade from far, they'll find worse foes at home.

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156. PARDONS

Those ends in war the best contentment bring,
Whose peace is made up with a pardoning.

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157. TRUTH AND ERROR

Twixt truth and error, there's this difference known
Error is fruitful, truth is only one.

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158. WlT PUNISHED PROSPERS MOST