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 When sorrows come, they come not single spies,
 But in battalions.  
 When sorrows come, they come not single spies,
 But in battalions. 
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
 He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty 
solemnity of demeanour.  
 He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty 
solemnity of demeanour. 
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
 The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second 
to professe it, the third to read more 
 The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second 
to professe it, the third to despise counsell. 
 Just then, as by the tumult riven,
 Poured down at once the lowering heaven.  
 Just then, as by the tumult riven,
 Poured down at once the lowering heaven. 
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
 Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on 
fire.  
 Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on 
fire.