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The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.
The bird that hath been limed in a bush
With trembling wing misdoubteth every bush.
The sense of death is most in apprehension.
The sense of death is most in apprehension.
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.