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The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
Without danger we cannot get beyond danger.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.
Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
No one can keep a mask on long.
No one can keep a mask on long.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.