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In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.
He shall find the rugged thistle bursting
Into glossy purples, that outredden
All voluptuous garden roses.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
Like summer tempest came her tears:
Sweet my child, I live for thee.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
He that endures is not overcome.
He that endures is not overcome.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
