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Snuffling through his nose some stale joke.
Snuffling through his nose some stale joke.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
He that lives most dies most.
He that lives most dies most.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
