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All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of read more
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss
I carried from thee dear; and my true lip
Hath virgined it e'er since.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
