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The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
The morning Sunne never lasts a day.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
Beat all your feathers as flat as pancakes.
Beat all your feathers as flat as pancakes.
Hee hath not liv'd, that lives not after death.
Hee hath not liv'd, that lives not after death.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
