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A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.
We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
He assigned it to regions more than tropical.
He assigned it to regions more than tropical.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.
All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.