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Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Councell breakes not the head.
Councell breakes not the head.
The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.
The filth under the white snow, the sunne discovers.
Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.
Let an ill man lie in thy straw, and he looks to be thy heire.
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.
Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.
Good horses make short miles.
Good horses make short miles.