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All wish for knowledge, but no one wishes to pay the price of it.
All wish for knowledge, but no one wishes to pay the price of it.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
Time is the Rider that breakes youth.
Time is the Rider that breakes youth.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Nor has he lived in vain, who from his cradle to his grave has
passed his life in seclusion.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
