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A man of three letters, " F U R."
A man of three letters, " F U R."
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.
Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.
For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.
For gnarling sorrow hath less power to bite
The man, that mocks at it, and sets it light.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.