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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
Know all and you will pardon all.
Know all and you will pardon all.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.