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France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
But who alas! can love and then be wise?
Laughter holding both his sides.
Laughter holding both his sides.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
What! upon compulsion? No!
What! upon compulsion? No!