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The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.
Look here, he cries (to give him words):
Thou feathered clay, thou scum of birds!
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Look here, he cries (to give him words):
Thou feathered clay, thou scum of birds!
Look here, thou vile, predestined sinner,
Doomed to be roasted for a dinner.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
But with what incessant and grievous ills is old age surrounded!
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with read more
My high-blown pride
At length broke under me, and now has left me
Weary and old with service.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
