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If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the
semblance of courtesy.
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
