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No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.
No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
O coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me.
O coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
A man of three letters, " F U R."
A man of three letters, " F U R."
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
