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This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.
This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.
If God lived on earth, people would break his windows.
If God lived on earth, people would break his windows.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
To make a commencement requires a mental effort.
To make a commencement requires a mental effort.
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
