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A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
Heresie is the school of pride.
Heresie is the school of pride.
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
O, how this spring of love resembleth
The uncertain glory of an April day,
Which now shows read more
O, how this spring of love resembleth
The uncertain glory of an April day,
Which now shows all the beauty of the sun,
And by and by a cloud takes all away!
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
Hee that goes barefoot, must not plant thornes.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.