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A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Life's cares are comforts; such by heaven design'd
He that has none, must make them or be wretched.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
Know, prudent cautious self-control
Is wisdom's root.
Old men go to Death, Death comes to Young men.
Old men go to Death, Death comes to Young men.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.
Willowes are weak, yet they bind other wood.
