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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Many diseases may be cured by abstinence.
Many diseases may be cured by abstinence.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.
Here, or nowhere, is the thing we seek.