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What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.
What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.
Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.
Craft against vice I must apply.
Craft against vice I must apply.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
