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Here is a talk of the Turk and the Pope, but my next neighbour
doth me more harm then read more
Here is a talk of the Turk and the Pope, but my next neighbour
doth me more harm then either of them both.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Oh, sweet youth, how soon it fades!
Sweet joys of youth, how fleeting!
Oh, sweet youth, how soon it fades!
Sweet joys of youth, how fleeting!
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
Out of breath to no possible purpose; in attempting everything,
doing nothing.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.