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Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
Ill vessels seldome miscarry.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
For man is man, and master of his fate.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.
What's gone, and what's past help,
Should be past grieve.
