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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.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Hee that looseth his due, gets not thankes.
Hee that looseth his due, gets not thankes.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
My days of love are over: me no more
The charms of maid, wife, and still less of widow,
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My days of love are over: me no more
The charms of maid, wife, and still less of widow,
Can make the fool of; that they made before:
In fact I must not lead the life I did do.
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
