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It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with read more
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with her feet unseen
Crushed the wild passion out against the floor.
The word "impossible" is not in my dictionary.
The word "impossible" is not in my dictionary.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
