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. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.
He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
No herb can remedy the anguish of love.
No herb can remedy the anguish of love.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.
Nothing is so secure as that money will not defeat it.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.