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There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
What you do for an ungrateful man is thrown away.
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? read more
But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
