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She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every read more
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
In time comes he whom God sends.
In time comes he whom God sends.
If music be the food of love, play on.
If music be the food of love, play on.
Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.
Hee that loves the tree, loves the branch.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.