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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
The first blow is as much as two.
The first blow is as much as two.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory read more
It is, I believe, better to restrain the passions of youth by a
sense of shame, and by conciliatory means, than by fear.
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
