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In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
So many men in Court and so many strangers.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.
Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered
together.
Hee lookes not well to himselfe that lookes not ever.
Hee lookes not well to himselfe that lookes not ever.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.
O ye who teach the ingenuous youth of nations--
Holland, France, England, Germany or Spain;
I pray read more
O ye who teach the ingenuous youth of nations--
Holland, France, England, Germany or Spain;
I pray ye flog them upon all occasions,
It mends their morals--never mind the pain.
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
He that seekes trouble never misses.
[He that seeks trouble never misses.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
