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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
A white wall is the paper of a foole.
A white wall is the paper of a foole.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
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!
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
