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Just as a fire is covered by smoke and a mirror is obscured by dust, just as the embryo rests read more
Just as a fire is covered by smoke and a mirror is obscured by dust, just as the embryo rests deep within the womb, wisdom is hidden by selfish desire.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
We don't negotiate the deal. We're just the matchmakers.
We don't negotiate the deal. We're just the matchmakers.
Whirlwinds of tempestuous fire.
Whirlwinds of tempestuous fire.
In ashes of despaire, though burnt, shall make thee live.
In ashes of despaire, though burnt, shall make thee live.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
A crooked log makes a strait fire
[A crooked log makes a straight fire.]
A crooked log makes a strait fire
[A crooked log makes a straight fire.]
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
