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That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.
To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.
This world is nothing except it tend to another.
This world is nothing except it tend to another.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that read more
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
