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It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
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It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
No tye can oblige the perfidious.
[No tie can oblige the perfidious.]
No tye can oblige the perfidious.
[No tie can oblige the perfidious.]
All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
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All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
But to be lost when sweetest.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.
Out of mind, when out of view.
Out of mind, when out of view.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?