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His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
