Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS: 28TH PRECEPT, by THOMAS RANDOLPH


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NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS: 28TH PRECEPT, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Trust not a man unknown; he may deceive thee
Last Line: Tis best not seem to doubt, although you do.
Subject(s): Trust


Trust not a man unknown; he may deceive thee;
And doubt the man thou knowest, for he may leave thee.
And yet, for to prevent exceptions, too,
'Tis best not seem to doubt, although you do.





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