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As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
An angelic boyhood becomes a Satanic old age.
[Lat., Angelicus juvenis senibus satanizat in annis.]
An angelic boyhood becomes a Satanic old age.
[Lat., Angelicus juvenis senibus satanizat in annis.]
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]
Haste is slow.
[Lat., Festinatio tarda est.]
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
