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The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
He that followes the Lord hopes to goe before.
He that followes the Lord hopes to goe before.
There are many waies to fame.
There are many waies to fame.
