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What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
To a gratefull man give mony when he askes.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
