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A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's read more
A great while ago the world begun,
With hey, ho, the wind and the rain;
But that's all one, our play is done,
And we'll strive to please you every day.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.
And we must take the current when it serves;
Or lose our ventures.
And we must take the current when it serves;
Or lose our ventures.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
You made this mess yourself, and now you must eat it all up.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
Open rebuke is better than secret love.
