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For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
He paints a dolphin in the woods, a boar in the waves.
[Lat., Delphinum sylvis appingit, fluctibus aprum.]
He paints a dolphin in the woods, a boar in the waves.
[Lat., Delphinum sylvis appingit, fluctibus aprum.]
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.
He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.
The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
