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Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.
But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Be not ashamed to have had wild days, but not to have sown your
wild oats.
Be not ashamed to have had wild days, but not to have sown your
wild oats.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
O, a kiss
Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge!
Now, by the jealous queen of read more
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.
