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Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.
A friend should bear a friend's infirmities.
