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Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
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But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.
Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]