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So, too, the creeds of Man: the one prevails Until the other comes; and this one fails
 * When that one triumphs; ay, the lonesome world

Will always want the latest fairy-tales.

Seek not the Tavern of Belief, my friend, Until the Sakis there their morals mend;
 * A lie imbibed a thousand lies will breed.

And thou'lt become a Saki in the end.