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An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]
There is no disputing about taste.
[Lat., De gustibus non disputandum.]
Hee stands not surely, that never slips.
Hee stands not surely, that never slips.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.