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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my read more
I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my vestal vary takes wing.
How blessings brighten as they take their flight.
How blessings brighten as they take their flight.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Parsons are soules waggoners.
Parsons are soules waggoners.
