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When sorrows come, they come not single spies,
But in battalions.
When sorrows come, they come not single spies,
But in battalions.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
Better to be blinde, then to see ill.
But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.
But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
Old wine, and an old friend, are good provisions.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
