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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.
The way of transgressors is hard.
The way of transgressors is hard.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
