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He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
 Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of 
others.  
 Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of 
others. 
 Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
 Our hearts recall the distant day
  With many sighs.  
 Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
 Our hearts recall the distant day
  With many sighs.