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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.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
There are many waies to fame.
There are many waies to fame.
There are words and accents by which this grief can be assuaged,
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There are words and accents by which this grief can be assuaged,
and the disease in a great measure removed.
The first blow is as much as two.
The first blow is as much as two.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
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O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss
I carried from thee dear; and my true lip
Hath virgined it e'er since.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!