Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

Reckon right, and February hath one and thirty daies.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

In a retreat the lame are formost.

But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
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But who would scorn the month of June,
Because December with his breath so hoary,
Must come? Much rather should he court the ray,
To hoard up warmth against a wintry day.

Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.

Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.

Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.

Aske much to have a little.

Aske much to have a little.

He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.

He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.

Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
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Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
[Lat., Medio de fonte leporum
Surgit amari aliquid, quod in ipsis floribus angat.]