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A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare,
And beauty draws us with a single hair.
Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare,
And beauty draws us with a single hair.
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Add a sprinkling of folly to your long deliberations.
Add a sprinkling of folly to your long deliberations.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by coveting more.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
