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His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.
So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
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She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
He that sends a foole expects one.
He that sends a foole expects one.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.
He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.
