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The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
Cover your selfe with your shield, and care not for cryes.
None saies his Garner is full.
None saies his Garner is full.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
Death rides on every passing breeze,
He lurks in every flower.
