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Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Hee that learnes a trade hath a purchase made.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
A pauper traveller will sing before a beggar.
A pauper traveller will sing before a beggar.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Neither do men put new wine into old bottles.
Neither do men put new wine into old bottles.
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more
Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.
