A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.

A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

Of a little thing a little displeaseth.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.

All those must such delights expect to share,
Who for their friend think fit to take a bear.

Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.

Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.

'Tis gone: a thousand such have slipt
Away from my embraces:
And fallen into the dusty crypt
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'Tis gone: a thousand such have slipt
Away from my embraces:
And fallen into the dusty crypt
Of darken'd forms and faces.