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Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

To be precocious
Was in her eyes a thing the most atrocious.

To be precocious
Was in her eyes a thing the most atrocious.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.

A golden key can open any door.

A golden key can open any door.

When shall we find his equal?

When shall we find his equal?

Hatched in the same nest.

Hatched in the same nest.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

To make a commencement requires a mental effort.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.

[A woman] fiercer than a cubless tigress.