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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.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
A woman is most merciless when shame goads on her hate.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
