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Every bullet has its billet.
Every bullet has its billet.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
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By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Whether you boyle snow or pound it, you can have but water of it.
Whether you boyle snow or pound it, you can have but water of it.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?