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To what end compromise,

if resentment still survives?
A wise man thus accepts a debt,
and never claims what's due.

The person of integrity

minds what he owes others,
while one without integrity
minds what's due by others.

Judging is not the Way,
yet justice ever wins the day.

© Douglas Allchin 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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