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He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
What! upon compulsion? No!
What! upon compulsion? No!
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Every mile is two in winter.
Every mile is two in winter.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
