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Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice;
Take each man's censure, but reserve thy judgment.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
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.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.