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The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.
To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.
