Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.

Walls have tongues, and hedges ears.

In poison there is no physic.

In poison there is no physic.

We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.

We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes
us.

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.

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.

Fight thou with shafts of silver, and o'ercome
When no force else can get the masterdom.

There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
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There is an order
Of mortals on the earth, who do become
Old in their youth, and die ere middle age.

The goate must browse where she is tyed.

The goate must browse where she is tyed.

The battle is over when the foe has fallen.

The battle is over when the foe has fallen.