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To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
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All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The better reason.
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
Dally not with mony or women.
Dally not with mony or women.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.