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O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only read more
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.
Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.
Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.
If you could runne, as you drinke, you might catch a hare.
If you could runne, as you drinke, you might catch a hare.
