Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.

Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.

Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.

Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.

This division of labour will lessen the task.

This division of labour will lessen the task.

At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.

At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.

(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.

(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.

Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.

Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.