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Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
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.
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
The sure way to wickedness is through wickedness.
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
If the husband be not at home, there is nobodie.
For the labourer is worthy of his hire.
For the labourer is worthy of his hire.
Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.
Thus woe succeeds a woe, as wave a wave.