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That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
Behold of what delusive worth
The bubbles we pursue on earth,
The shapes we chase.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
No love is foule, nor prison fair.
No love is foule, nor prison fair.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due
season, will in due season starve.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due
season, will in due season starve.
