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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.]
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
He will be beloved when he is no more.
He will be beloved when he is no more.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness.
The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Seeing is different than being told.
Seeing is different than being told.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
