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Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
Breed up a crow and he'll pick out your eyes.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
There is more talke then trouble.
There is more talke then trouble.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.
Where your will is ready, your feete are light.