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A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
[A long tongue is a sign of a short read more
A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
[A long tongue is a sign of a short hand.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Simple is the language of truth.
Simple is the language of truth.
A valiant mans looke is more then a cowards sword.
A valiant mans looke is more then a cowards sword.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream read more
Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream of ropes,
From his gloomy cell in a vision elopes,
To caper on sunny greens and slopes,
Instead of the dance upon nothing.
