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As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
