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In a retreat the lame are formost.
In a retreat the lame are formost.
In trying to be concise I become obscure.
In trying to be concise I become obscure.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
That is gold which is worth gold.
That is gold which is worth gold.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
