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As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!
Now, infidel, I have you on the hip!
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.