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A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
This oiled and curled Assyrian bull,
Smelling of musk and of insolence.
This oiled and curled Assyrian bull,
Smelling of musk and of insolence.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
More mild, but yet more harmful; kind in hatred.
More mild, but yet more harmful; kind in hatred.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
