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In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
Common report is not always wrong.
Common report is not always wrong.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
