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An undertaking beset with danger.
An undertaking beset with danger.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
He that makes his bed ill, lies there.
Such as she is, who died to-day,
Such thou alas! mayst be to-morrow.
Such as she is, who died to-day,
Such thou alas! mayst be to-morrow.