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271. The five principles of his own body smile within themselves when they see the imposture of the hypocrite.

272. Of what avail is an imposing presence when evil is in the heart and the heart is conscious thereof?

273. Behold the ungodly man putting on the puissant look of the austere : he is like a cow that grazeth about wearing a tiger's skin.

274. Behold the man who taketh cover under a saintly garb and doth evil: he is like a fowler hiding in the bush and catching birds.

275. The hypocrite pretendeth unto sanctity and sayeth, I have vanquished my passions : but he will come to grief and cry, What have I done ? and what have I done ?

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