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From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
