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By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
 It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to 
hear it said, "That is read more 
 It is a pleasant thing to be pointed at with the finger, and to 
hear it said, "That is he." 
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
 So--now the danger dared at last,
 Look back and smile at perils past!  
 So--now the danger dared at last,
 Look back and smile at perils past! 
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
 I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no 
colors.'  
 I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no 
colors.'