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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
Love's mind of judgment rarely hath a taste:
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
