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He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction read more
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the
snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
A bad dog never sees the Wolfe.
A bad dog never sees the Wolfe.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; read more
A thing of beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
