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The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
The less of this cold world the more of heaven.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
He that lives not well one yeare, sorrowes seven after.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.
Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
