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The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
This is no time for staring about.
This is no time for staring about.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.
'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.