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Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
The body is more drest then the soule.
The body is more drest then the soule.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
