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A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.
Avoid delays: procrastination always does harm.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
When God will, no winde but brings raine.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.
