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Emblemes (1635) and Hieroglyphikes (1638)

[in the critical edition by John Horden]
Quarles, Francis (1592-1644)

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EPIGRAM 12.

[Thou that art prauncing on the lustie Noone]

Thou that art prauncing on the lustie Noone
Of thy full Age, boast not thy selfe too soone:
Convert that breath to wayle thy fickle state;
Take heed; thoul't brag too soone, or boast too late.
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