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Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Hee hath not liv'd, that lives not after death.
Hee hath not liv'd, that lives not after death.
There is no retracing our steps.
There is no retracing our steps.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.
Whom has not the inspiring bowl made eloquent?
[Lat., Foecundi calices quem non fecere disertum.]
Whom has not the inspiring bowl made eloquent?
[Lat., Foecundi calices quem non fecere disertum.]
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
