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But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.
But he, whose humours spurn law's awful yoke,
Must herd with those, by whom law's bonds are broke.
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.