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In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
Spectacles are deaths Harquebuze.
Spectacles are deaths Harquebuze.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
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.
