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Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will
by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
As the honey of Hybla, my old lad of the castle--and is not a
buff jerkin in a most read more
As the honey of Hybla, my old lad of the castle--and is not a
buff jerkin in a most sweet robe of durance?
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.