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Poem by Robert Herrick


Wlt Punished Prospers Most


Dread not the shackles; on with thine intent,
Good wits get more fame by their punishment.



Robert Herrick


Robert Herrick's other poems:
  1. Four Things Make Us Happy Here
  2. Upon the Detracter
  3. The Succession of the Four Sweet Months
  4. Upon Tears
  5. Love, What It Is


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