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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
To meditate an injury is to commit one.
To meditate an injury is to commit one.
He who spares the wicked injures the good.
He who spares the wicked injures the good.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
True praise rootes and spreedes.
True praise rootes and spreedes.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
