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The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
What's done cannot be undone.
What's done cannot be undone.
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to read more
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.
The eye will have his part.
The eye will have his part.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
