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She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
His bloated paunch stands forth projecting a good eighteen
inches.
His bloated paunch stands forth projecting a good eighteen
inches.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Everybody's business is nobody's business.
Everybody's business is nobody's business.
All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
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All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
But to be lost when sweetest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.