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He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.
Nature has placed his own happiness in each man's hands, if he
only knew how to use it.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
