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Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
He that studies his content, wants it.
He that studies his content, wants it.
Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.
Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.