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1 When my love swears that she is made of truth, 2 I do believe her, though I know she lies, 3 That she might think me some untutor'd youth, 4 Unlearned in the world's false subtleties. 5 Thus vainly thinking that she thinks me young, 6 Although she knows my days are past the best, 7 Simply I credit her false-speaking tongue: 8 On both sides thus is simple truth suppress'd. 9 But wherefore says she not she is unjust? 10 And wherefore say not I that I am old? 11 O, love's best habit is in seeming trust, 12 And age in love loves not t'have years told. 13 Therefore I lie with her. and she with me, 14 And in our faults by lies we flattered be. |
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