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Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
