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How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
Better times perhaps await us who are now wretched.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to read more
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
