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Did not Jupiter transforme himselfe into the shape of Amphitrio to embrace Alcmæna; into the form of a swan to enjoy Leda; into a Bull to beguile Io; into a showre of gold to win Danae?

— John Lyly Euphues (1580)

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Fish and guests in three days are stale.

The soft droppes of rain perce the hard marble; many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks.

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