Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.

An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.

He who meditates a crime secretly within himself has all the
guilt of the act.

He who meditates a crime secretly within himself has all the
guilt of the act.

We know this to be all nonsense.

We know this to be all nonsense.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

We must love, as looking one day to hate.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.

At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.

Stolen kisses are always sweeter.

Stolen kisses are always sweeter.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.