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So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.
So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.
He that marries late, marries ill.
He that marries late, marries ill.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
A smiling face is half the meal.
A smiling face is half the meal.
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.
Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.