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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
Some remedies are worse than the disease itself.
[Lat., Graviora quaedam sunt remedia periculis.]
Some remedies are worse than the disease itself.
[Lat., Graviora quaedam sunt remedia periculis.]
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Everyone is a master and servant.
Everyone is a master and servant.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
