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Epigrams: Divine and Moral

By Sir Thomas Vrchard

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27. Of Lust, and Anger.

Lust taking pleasure in its owne delite,
Communicats it selfe to two togither:
But far more base is anger, whose despite
Rejoyceth at the sorrow of another;
For th'one is kindly, th'other sows debate;
Lust hath a smack of love: but wrath of hate.