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Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
An idle head is a boxe for the winde.
For the air of youth,
Hopeful and cheerful, in thy blood will reign
A melancholy damp of read more
For the air of youth,
Hopeful and cheerful, in thy blood will reign
A melancholy damp of cold and dry
To weigh thy spirits down, and last consume
The balm of life.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
Speake not of my debts, unlesse you meane to pay them.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
