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Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.
The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
What loss feels he that wots not what he loses?
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Seeming genial, venial fault.
Seeming genial, venial fault.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
