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Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.
Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
In time comes he whom God sends.
In time comes he whom God sends.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned,
O time too swift! O swiftness never ceasing!
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His golden locks time hath to silver turned,
O time too swift! O swiftness never ceasing!
His youth 'gainst Time and Age hath ever spurned,
But spurned in vain! Youth waneth by increasing.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
