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Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
What one day gives us, another takes away from us.
What one day gives us, another takes away from us.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to read more
Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to come,
And Mem'ry gild the past.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
