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A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten
May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.
The monarch drank that happy hour
The sweetest, noblest draught of power.
The monarch drank that happy hour
The sweetest, noblest draught of power.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
Good is the mora that makes all sure.
