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Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
The mob may hiss me, but I congratulate myself while I
contemplate my treasures in their hoard.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.
