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There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
For our read more
There is some soul of goodness in things evil,
Would men observingly distill it out;
For our bad neighbor makes us early stirrers,
Which is both healthful, and good husbandry.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
They condemn that which they cannot comprehend.
A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if read more
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!
To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!