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It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
It is sheer folly to take unwilling hounds to the chase.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
He can do most who has most power.
He can do most who has most power.
A hatt is not made for one shower.
A hatt is not made for one shower.
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill dyet was the
mother.
Whatsoever was the father of a disease, an ill dyet was the
mother.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
