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He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang read more
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.
Hee that is throwne would ever wrestle.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
She has deceived her father, and may thee.
She has deceived her father, and may thee.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
