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It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
It is the Philosophy of the Distaffe.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.
There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.
A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned,
O time too swift! O swiftness never ceasing!
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His golden locks time hath to silver turned,
O time too swift! O swiftness never ceasing!
His youth 'gainst Time and Age hath ever spurned,
But spurned in vain! Youth waneth by increasing.
