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A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
Some good lessons
Are also learnt from Ceres and from Bacchus,
Without whom Venus will not long read more
Some good lessons
Are also learnt from Ceres and from Bacchus,
Without whom Venus will not long attack us.
Look here, he cries (to give him words):
Thou feathered clay, thou scum of birds!
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Look here, he cries (to give him words):
Thou feathered clay, thou scum of birds!
Look here, thou vile, predestined sinner,
Doomed to be roasted for a dinner.
The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.
The fish which has once felt the hook, suspects the crooked metal
in every food which offers.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
There are more Physitians in health then drunkards.
A small heart hath small desires.
A small heart hath small desires.
