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If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.
If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.
Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.
Infants manners are moulded more by the example of Parents, then
by stars at their nativities.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.
We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.
We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.
All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.