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We were as twinned lambs that did frisk i' th' sun,
And bleat the one at th' other. What read more
We were as twinned lambs that did frisk i' th' sun,
And bleat the one at th' other. What we changed
Was innocence for innocence; we knew not
The doctrine of ill-doing, nor dreamed
That any did.
No, it is not only our fate but our business to lose innocence, and once we have lost that, it read more
No, it is not only our fate but our business to lose innocence, and once we have lost that, it is futile to attempt a picnic in Eden.
O, white innocence,
That thou shouldst wear the mask of guilt to hide
Thine awful and serenest read more
O, white innocence,
That thou shouldst wear the mask of guilt to hide
Thine awful and serenest countenance
From those who know thee not!
There is no aphrodisiac like innocence.
There is no aphrodisiac like innocence.
Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.
We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.
Why is it that people rejoice at a birth and grieve at a funeral? It is because we are not read more
Why is it that people rejoice at a birth and grieve at a funeral? It is because we are not the people involved.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
Innocent as a dove you will harm no one, but wise as a serpent no one will harm you.
Innocent as a dove you will harm no one, but wise as a serpent no one will harm you.
