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I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
What may be done at any time will be done at no time.
What may be done at any time will be done at no time.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
And wer't not madness then
To make the fox surveyor of the fold.
And wer't not madness then
To make the fox surveyor of the fold.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.