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Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Give loosers leave to talke.
Give loosers leave to talke.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
Waight and measure take away strife.
Waight and measure take away strife.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Hee that sendes a foole, means to follow him.
Hee that sendes a foole, means to follow him.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
