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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.
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and read more
There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.
Praise day at night, and life at the end.
Praise day at night, and life at the end.
Spectacles are deaths Harquebuze.
Spectacles are deaths Harquebuze.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.