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The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
A little more than kin, and less than kind!
A little more than kin, and less than kind!
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
