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Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel.
The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
Valour that parlies is neare yeelding.
