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From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
We have to thank God for this retirement.
We have to thank God for this retirement.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
No check, no stay this streamlet fears:
How merrily it goes!
'Twill murmur on a thousand years,
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No check, no stay this streamlet fears:
How merrily it goes!
'Twill murmur on a thousand years,
And flow as now it flows.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
Would you know what mony is, Go borrow some.
