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Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak
Whispers the o'erfraught heart, and bids it break.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.
Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
