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Since brass, nor stone, nor earth, nor boundless sea,
But sad mortality o'ersways their power,
How with this rage shall beauty hold a plea,
Whose action is no stronger than a flower?

      — Sonnet XIV

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KEYWORD: ale

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Two Gentlemen of Verona
[II, 5]

Launce

926

Because thou hast not so much charity in thee as to
go to the ale with a Christian. Wilt thou go?

2

Two Gentlemen of Verona
[III, 1]

Speed

1374

'Item: She brews good ale.'

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Two Gentlemen of Verona
[III, 1]

Launce

1375

And thereof comes the proverb: 'Blessing of your
heart, you brew good ale.'

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