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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
A pleasure long expected is deare enough sold.
Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.
Let him laugh, who is on the right side of the hedge.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.
Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.