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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea.
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He that will learne to pray, let him goe to Sea.
[He that will learn to pray, let him go to Sea.]
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]
Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.
Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
But what avail'd this temperance, not complete
Against another object more enticing?
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
To review ones store is to mow twice.
To review ones store is to mow twice.