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The first act's doubtful, but we say, it is the last commends the play.
Robert Herrick
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Robert Herrick
Age: 83 †
Born: 1591
Born: August 24
Died: 1674
Died: October 12
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Tears are the noble language of the eye.
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Against diseases here the strongest fence is the defensive vertue, Abstinence.
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Whatever comes, let's be content withal: Among God's blessings there is no one small.
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But here's the sunset of a tedious day, These two asleep are I'll but be undrest, And so to bed. Pray wish us all good rest.
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Conquer we shall, but, we must first contend! It's not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
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And as this round (ring) is nowhere found to flaw, or else to sever. So let our love as endless prove and pure as gold forever.
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If little labour, little are our gains: Man's fortunes are according to his pains.
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I dare not ask a kiss I dare not beg a smile Lest having that or this, I might grow proud the while. No, no, the utmost share Of my desire shall be Only to kiss that air, That lately kissed thee.
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