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To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
Bliss itself is not worth having,
If we're by compulsion blest.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.