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Morality
A man may be a foole with sense
As well as mad with Patience.
As well as mad with Patience.
Punishment[s] do not grow less
But rather by Delays increase;
For all they by Forbearance gain
Do's only aggravate the Pain.
But rather by Delays increase;
For all they by Forbearance gain
Do's only aggravate the Pain.
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A Man that swell Pride and Fat,
Like the Scotch Minister of State.
Like the Scotch Minister of State.
Who when they are Intrap't and Caught
Are but possest of what they sought;
And if they like the Artifice
They need not quarrell at the Price.
The Spider do's not seek the Fly,
But leave's him, of himself t' apply,
Nor do's the Trap pursue the Mice,
But freely they themselves surprise.
Are but possest of what they sought;
And if they like the Artifice
They need not quarrell at the Price.
The Spider do's not seek the Fly,
But leave's him, of himself t' apply,
Nor do's the Trap pursue the Mice,
But freely they themselves surprise.
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