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Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
The good mother sayes not, Will you? but gives.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.