treason

4th of July

 begins by being cautious and ends by betraying itself.

Treason, which begins by being cautious, ends by betraying itself.

is like diamonds; there is nothing to be made by the small trader.

Treason is like diamonds; there is nothing to be made by the small trader.

Treason is greatest where trust is greatest.

is not own’d when ’tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified. -.

Treason is not own’d when ’tis descried; Successful crimes alone are justified. -

is but trusted like the fox; Who, ne’er so tame, so cherished, and lock’d up, Will have a wild trick of his ancestors.

Treason is but trusted like the fox; Who, ne’er so tame, so cherished, and lock’d up, Will have a wild trick of his ancestors.