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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.
Come what come may,
Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.
Come what come may,
Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
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!
