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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
Mend your cloathes, and you may hold out this yeare.
Mend your cloathes, and you may hold out this yeare.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Grief is put to flight and assuaged by generous draughts.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
