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( L . ) - At pleasure ; without restraint ; to one's heart's content . In music , it signifies that the “ time ” of the passage may be extended at will according to the taste of the performer . 86. Ad mala quisque animum referat sua .
( L . ) - At pleasure ; without restraint ; to one's heart's content . In music , it signifies that the “ time ” of the passage may be extended at will according to the taste of the performer . 86. Ad mala quisque animum referat sua .
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An equal mind , when storms o'ercloud Maintain , nor ' neath a brighter sky Let pleasure make your heart too proud . — Conington . The first line was written by the Constable Montmorency ( 16th cent . ) ...
An equal mind , when storms o'ercloud Maintain , nor ' neath a brighter sky Let pleasure make your heart too proud . — Conington . The first line was written by the Constable Montmorency ( 16th cent . ) ...
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We find most pleasure in what belongs to others , while they , again , are most taken with what belongs to us . 188. Aliena optimum frui insania . ( L. ) Prov . - It is best to profit by the madness of others . 189.
We find most pleasure in what belongs to others , while they , again , are most taken with what belongs to us . 188. Aliena optimum frui insania . ( L. ) Prov . - It is best to profit by the madness of others . 189.
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-Oh love , all the pleasures of the world are not worth the pains thou causest . The preceding lines are : Bien que mes espérances vaines 36 AMITIÉ . Jane weeps not for her dad when none is by...
-Oh love , all the pleasures of the world are not worth the pains thou causest . The preceding lines are : Bien que mes espérances vaines 36 AMITIÉ . Jane weeps not for her dad when none is by...
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Though my hopes are but idle and vain , Though my fears and desires are at strife , And though harsh and inhuman thy reign , Yet the rest of the pleasures of life Cannot match , Love , the bliss of thy pain . --Ed . 269.
Though my hopes are but idle and vain , Though my fears and desires are at strife , And though harsh and inhuman thy reign , Yet the rest of the pleasures of life Cannot match , Love , the bliss of thy pain . --Ed . 269.
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