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This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.
This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
Some innocents 'scape not the thunderbolt.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
True praise rootes and spreedes.
True praise rootes and spreedes.
