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... as eyes . ADIEU - see Farewell , Parting . If we do meet again , why , we shall smile ; Randolph . If not , why then this parting was well made . Sh . Jul . C. v . 1 . ADIEU - continued . ADIEU - ADVERSITY . Then came.
... as eyes . ADIEU - see Farewell , Parting . If we do meet again , why , we shall smile ; Randolph . If not , why then this parting was well made . Sh . Jul . C. v . 1 . ADIEU - continued . ADIEU - ADVERSITY . Then came.
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... smile at injuries , And suffer crimes thou wanst the power to punish : Be easy , affable , familiar , friendly : Search , and know all mankind's mysterious ways ; This is the way , this only , to be safe In such a world as this . Dryden ...
... smile at injuries , And suffer crimes thou wanst the power to punish : Be easy , affable , familiar , friendly : Search , and know all mankind's mysterious ways ; This is the way , this only , to be safe In such a world as this . Dryden ...
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... smile- The mind turns fool , before the cheek is dry . Affliction is the good man's shining scene ; Prosperity conceals his brightest ray ; As night to stars , woe lustre gives to man . He went , like one that hath been stunn'd , And is ...
... smile- The mind turns fool , before the cheek is dry . Affliction is the good man's shining scene ; Prosperity conceals his brightest ray ; As night to stars , woe lustre gives to man . He went , like one that hath been stunn'd , And is ...
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... smile and nod , and sweet hand - kissing ; Knows nought of golden promises of kings ; Knows nought of coronets , and stars , and strings . Who can , with patience , for a moment see The medley mass of pride and misery , Of whips and ...
... smile and nod , and sweet hand - kissing ; Knows nought of golden promises of kings ; Knows nought of coronets , and stars , and strings . Who can , with patience , for a moment see The medley mass of pride and misery , Of whips and ...
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... smiles that least befit , who wears them most . Byron , Corsair . Southey . How little do they see what is , who fame Their hasty judgments upon that which seems . Within the oyster's shell uncouth The purest pearl may bide : - Trust me ...
... smiles that least befit , who wears them most . Byron , Corsair . Southey . How little do they see what is , who fame Their hasty judgments upon that which seems . Within the oyster's shell uncouth The purest pearl may bide : - Trust me ...
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