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There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
Hee hath no leisure who useth it not.
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
