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It is hard to abstain from writing satire.
It is hard to abstain from writing satire.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.