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Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
Enough is as good as a feast.
Enough is as good as a feast.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
The Wolfe knowes, what the ill beast thinkes.
The Wolfe knowes, what the ill beast thinkes.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
There is no man, though never so little, but sometimes he can
hurt.
There is no man, though never so little, but sometimes he can
hurt.